02/03/2025Monday, February 3, 2025
1:30 PM
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
Work Session Agenda
February 3, 2025Council Work Session Work Session Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Economic Development and Housing
Approve of the City of Clearwater’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). (APH)
2.1
3. Parks and Recreation
Authorize a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for
the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Forest Run Park
located at 3450 Landmark Drive and Soule Road Park located at 2191
Soule Rd in the total amount of $806,393.48, pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d),
Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
3.1
4. Police Department
Approve an Interlocal Maintenance Agreement between Pinellas County
and the City of Clearwater for the purpose of installing, operating and
maintaining Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) within the county
right-of-way and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
4.1
5. Marine & Aviation
Ratify and Confirm the Recipient/Subrecipient Agreement, Sport Fish
Restoration, between the City of Clearwater and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Reconstruct Transient and Fuel
Dock, including 265 linear feet of side tie, authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
5.1
6. Public Utilities
Authorize an increase on purchase order to Odyssey Manufacturing
Company of Tampa, FL, for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite, in the amount of
$300,000.00 for year three, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount
from $1,200,000.00 to $1,500,000.00 pursuant to ITB 04-23, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.1
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Ratify and confirm a purchase of $73,937.40 and authorize an increase on
the future purchase orders to Odyssey Manufacturing Company of Tampa,
FL, for Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Bisulfite, in the amount of
$270,000.00, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from
$440,000.00 to $710,000.00 for the final term of the contract ending on
March 20, 2025, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.2
7. Planning
Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between AP
Beach Properties, LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater for
property located at 405 Coronado Drive, providing for the allocation of 100
units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design; and confirm
a second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
(HDA2024-09001)
7.1
8. City Manager Verbal Reports
9. City Attorney Verbal Reports
10. Council Discussion Item
Water Treatment - Councilmember Cotton10.1
11. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
14. Presentation(s) for Council Meeting
North Beach Update14.1
Black History Month Proclamation - Clearwater Diversity Leadership
Council
14.2
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Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#24-1633
Agenda Date: 2/3/2025 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Economic Development & Housing
Agenda Number: 2.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve of the City of Clearwater’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER). (APH)
SUMMARY:
[The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal administrative
report documenting the City’s expenditures for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, the City had $9,205,465 in CDBG and HOME program funding
available to fund eligible housing and community development activities, economic development activities,
and local agencies that provide services that assist extremely low to moderate-income residents. This was
the expected amount available referenced in the FY 2023-2024 Action Plan. The actual funding amount
included $913,337 in new CDBG entitlement funding and $532,649 in new HOME entitlement funding
through the CDBG and HOME programs. The City had $1,138,092 in prior year resources and $1,274,537
in program income for CDBG. The City had $2,477,254 in prior year resources and $2,869,596 in program
income for HOME. The City also has three revolving loan funds totaling $1,221,637.
Through the CDBG and HOME program activities, total expenditures were $3,999,603 in FY 2023-2024.
Funds not expended from this year’s budget will be programmed in future years.
In addition to reporting activities carried out with federal money, a summary of activities conducted with the
Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program and Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund
(PCHTF) Program is also included in the narrative section. For FY 2023-2024, SHIP fund expenditures
totaled $3,383,561 and PCHTF fund expenditures totaled $175,481.
The report provides HUD with necessary information for the Department to meet its requirement to assess
each grantee’s ability to carry out relevant Community Planning and Development programs in compliance
with all applicable rules and regulations. It also provides information necessary for HUD’s Annual Report to
Congress, and it provides grantees an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in revitalizing
deteriorated neighborhoods and in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Planning document.
The City of Clearwater’s FY 2023-2024 CAPER contains information on the City’s assessment of the
following activities:
-Assessment of Five-Year Goals and Outcomes
-Resources and Investments
-Affordable Housing
-Homeless and Other Special Needs
-Public Housing
-Other Actions to Address Barriers to Affordable Housing
-Monitoring
-CDBG
-HOME
A list of notable accomplishments utilizing federal, state, and local funds for FY 2023-2024 include:
-Provided 18 down payment and closing cost assistance loans/grants totaling $447,850.
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-Assisted 3,225 homeless persons with public facility or infrastructure activities, 124 homeless persons
with public service activities, and 698 homeless persons with overnight shelter.
-The City assisted 6,265 special needs persons with public facility or infrastructure activities, and 114
special needs persons with public service activities.
-City provided $1,093,360 for six single-family home projects built by Habitat for Humanity and
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services: $826,416.80 in SHIP funds for homes at 1160 LaSalle Street,
1414 Monroe Avenue, 1420 Monroe Avenue, 1130 LaSalle Street, 1132 LaSalle Street, and 406 Vine
Avenue. In addition, the City provided $505,964 in HOME and HOME CHDO funds for homes at 1537
Palmetto Street and 1541 Palmetto Street. General Funds in the amount of $889,953.95 were allocated for
homes located at 1205 Roosevelt Avenue, 922 Eldridge Avenue and 1002 Jones Street.
-Provided $616,500 in SHIP funds to help 10 low-income families purchase homes in Clearwater and
utilized $103,653.27 in SHIP funds to assist 3 low-income Clearwater homeowners with housing
rehabilitation needs.
-Using General Funds, converted from American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
allocated to affordable housing, the city rehabilitated 2 owner-occupied homes at a cost of $58,474.45 and
rehabilitated a 179 rental unit project at a cost of $500,000 using ARPA and PCHTF; the city also provided
funds for 7 downpayment loans totaling $315,000; and 1 grant for down payment assistance totaling
$15,000.
-Expended special CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $1,199,784.70 out of an available $1,351,560.
These funds were expended on CDBG-CV eligible activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus. Since the initial allocation, these funds have been expended on COVID-19 related homeless
services, case management, emergency non-congregate shelter, legal services, housing navigation, and
business assistance through various providers, including Directions for Living (COVID-19 case
management for elderly, and emergency non-congregate shelter), Tampa Bay Community Development
Corporation (COVID-19 mortgage/utility assistance), Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas, Inc.
(COVID-19 housing navigation), Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (COVID-19 housing legal services), St.
Vincent de Paul CARES (COVID-19 emergency non-congregate shelter), R’Club Child Care, Inc. (COVID-
19 air quality improvements), and St. Vincent de Paul UPC (COVID-19 emergency non-congregate
shelter). These funds have also been used to create outdoor recreational opportunities. These efforts
addressed the goals in the substantially amended FY 2019 Annual Action Plan that allocated the City's
CDBG-CV funds for coronavirus response.
-Provided $161,800 for technical assistance services to Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida,
Inc. dba Prospera and WeeCare, Inc. dba Upwards that assisted 42 entrepreneurs and businesses.
-Provided $26,875 to two organizations to deliver homeownership education and counseling to assist
152 Clearwater residents: Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services and Tampa Bay Community
Development Corporation.
-While the City does not provide legal services, the City provided $22,833 in CDBG funds to Gulfcoast
Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) to provide civil legal aid related to housing related matters to 12 residents.
On January 28, 2025, the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommended City
Council approval of the CAPER as written. The CAPER is typically due to HUD by December 31 each
year. However, due to the impact of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene and to accommodate the City
of Clearwater council meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, HUD has granted an extension, moving the
deadline to February 28, 2025
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.4 Support equitable housing programs that promote household stability and reduce the incidence of
homelessness within Clearwater.
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.
The City of Clearwater is designated an Urban City and entitlement grantee of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME), which are administered federally by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Additionally, the City
of Clearwater participates in the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) programs to support
affordable housing initiatives.
The City’s most recent Five-Year Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME established seven (7) goals for the five-year planning period spanning federal
Fiscal Years (FY) 2020/2021-2024/2025. This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides reporting for the fourth year (FY
2023-2024) of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. These seven (7) goals and the corresponding one-year goal outcomes are as follows:
Goal 1: Program Administration – Administer the City of Clearwater’s federally funded grant programs to implement the goals of the Five-Year
Consolidated Plan. During FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater continued to administer the Federal CDBG and HOME programs under its entitlement
grants. Although there are no numerical outcomes to report for this goal, the City’s Federal allocation covered all program-related administrative
expenses.
Goal 2: Housing – Provide availability of, and accessibility to, decent affordable housing for the residents of the City of Clearwater. Objective: During FY
2023-2024, the City of Clearwater planned to construct 91 rental units; rehabilitate 9 rental units; construct 8 homeowner units; rehabilitate 7
homeowner units; assist 12 households with direct financial assistance such as down payment and closing costs; and assist 60 households with tenant-
based rental assistance/rapid rehousing. Outcome: The City assisted 2 households with down payment and closing costs (17% of goal) and constructed 6
homeowner housing units (75% of goal). In addition, the City assisted 28 households with non-federal funds. This included 17 down payment assistance
loans, 7 new single-family homes, and 4 single-family rehabilitation loans. The City’s use of SHIP funds facilitated the development of 7 single-family
homes and the rehabilitation of 4 homeowner-occupied residences in FY 2023-2024. The City completed 18 down payment assistance loans in FY 2023-
2024 referenced previously utilizing SHIP and ARPA funds. Using General Funds, converted from American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
allocated to affordable housing, the city rehabilitated 2 owner-occupied homes at a cost of $58,474.45 and rehabilitated a 179 rental unit project at a cost
of $500,000 using ARPA and PCHTF; the city also provided funds for 7 downpayment loans totaling $315,000; and 1 grant for down payment assistance
totaling $15,000 using ARPA.
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Goal 3: Homelessness – Help to prevent and reduce homelessness within the City of Clearwater. Objective: During FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater
planned to assist 4,630 homeless persons with public facility or infrastructure activities and 280 homeless persons with public service activities. Outcome:
The City assisted 3,225 homeless persons (70% of goal) with public facility or infrastructure activities and 124 homeless persons (44% of goal) with public
service activities.
Goal 4: Non-Homeless Special Needs – Expand the accessibility and coordination of social services to City of Clearwater special needs
populations. Objective: During FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater planned to assist 10,978 special needs persons with public facility or infrastructure
activities and 125 special needs persons with public service activities. Outcome: The City assisted 6,265 special needs persons (57% of goal) with public
facility or infrastructure activities, and 114 special needs persons (91% of goal) with public service activities.
Goal 5: Community Development & Public Services - Enhance the living environment for persons in low- and moderate-income areas through community
development activities, public service programs, and elimination of blight. Objective: During FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater planned to assist 564
persons with public facility or infrastructure activities, 285 persons with public service activities, and demolish 3 buildings. Outcome: The City assisted
1,261 persons (224% of goal) with public facility or infrastructure activities and 150 persons (53% of goal) with public service activities, and demolished 1
building (33% of goal).
Goal 6: Economic Development - Support programs that create economic opportunities in the City of Clearwater, particularly for persons of low and
moderate income and in Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs). Objective: During FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater planned to assist
5 businesses with facade improvements and 42 businesses with microenterprise/entrepreneurial technical assistance. Outcome: The City assisted 42
businesses (100% of goal) with microenterprise/entrepreneurial technical assistance. Improved performance under this goal will be a focus area in
FY 2024-2025.
Goal 7: Emergency/Disaster Response - Provide assistance prior to, during, and after a community emergency and/or disaster event to prepare for and/or
mitigate loss, protect during an event, and aid with recovery. Objective: During FY 2023-2024, no activities were planned for emergency/disaster response.
Outcome: No activities were funded for emergency/disaster response. This goal is intended to be invoked only upon urgent need.
The City of Clearwater administered and delivered its federally funded CDBG and HOME programs during FY 2023-2024. Key efforts during the program
year included the provision of public facilities and services for homelessness and special needs, production and rehabilitation of affordable housing units,
provision of overnight shelter for homeless persons, and assistance to businesses.
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if
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applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual
outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.
Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Community
Development
& Public
Services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG: $1,147,825.00 /
HOME: $33,704.00
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
9,390 12,304 131.03% 564 1,261 223.58%
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
10,320 665 6.44% 285 150 52.63%
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Households
Assisted
0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter
Persons
Assisted
0 401 0.00% 0 481 0.00%
Buildings Demolished Buildings 0 1 0.00% 3 1 33.33%
Economic
Development
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG: $300,176.50 Facade treatment/business
building rehabilitation
Business 8 0 0.00% 5 0 0.00%
Jobs created/retained Jobs 400 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Businesses assisted Businesses
Assisted
1,000 144 14.40% 42 42 100.00%
Emergency/
Disaster
Response
Emergency/
Disaster
Response
CDBG: $0.00 /
HOME: $0.00
Other Other 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
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Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Homelessness Homeless CDBG: $1,369,555.00 Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,815 6,580 233.75% 4,630 3,225 69.65%
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,815 2,413 85.72% 280 124 44.29%
Rental units rehabilitated Household
Housing Unit
0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing Unit
0 8 0 0 0.00%
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter
Persons
Assisted
2,815 1,091 38.76% 0 78 0.00%
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing
Beds added
Beds 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Homelessness Prevention Persons
Assisted
1,875 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Housing for Homeless added Household
Housing Unit
30 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Housing Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
CDBG: $1,360,175.00 /
HOME: $4,564,526.00 /
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
0 221 0 0 0.00%
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Households
Assisted
0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Rental units constructed Household
Housing Unit
95 0 0.00% 91 0 0.00%
Rental units rehabilitated Household
Housing Unit
75 2 2.67% 9 0 0.00%
Homeowner Housing Added Household
Housing Unit
145 31 14.48% 8 6 75.00%
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing Unit
0 2 7 0 0.00%
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers
Households
Assisted
50 1 2.00% 12 2 16.67%
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid Rehousing
Households
Assisted
195 0 0.00% 60 0 0.00%
Buildings Demolished Buildings 5 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
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Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Housing for Homeless Added Household
Housing Unit
0 1 0 1
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG: $1,238,228.00 Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
1,875 33,939 1,810.08% 10,978 6,265 57.07%
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,815 471 16.73% 125 114 91.20%
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid Rehousing
Households
Assisted
375 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter
Persons
Assisted
0 114 0 34
Program
Administration
Administration CDBG: $1,072,056.50 /
HOME: $245,606.00 /
Other Other 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%
Table 1 – Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving
special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
During FY 2023-2024, CDBG, HOME, and SHIP funds were used to address high priority needs by providing homebuyer education and counseling;
construction of affordable housing; public services and shelter for eligible populations; and economic development opportunities. The City of Clearwater
expended $2,074,083 in regular CDBG funds out of an available $2,914,262 in combined entitlement, program income, and prior-year resources.
Goal 1: Program Administration – Administer the City of Clearwater’s federally funded grant programs to implement the goals of the Five-Year
Consolidated Plan. There are no numerical outcomes to report for this goal, the City’s Federal allocation covered all program-related administrative
expenses for CDBG and HOME.
Goal 2: Housing – Provide availability of, and accessibility to, decent affordable housing for the residents of the City of Clearwater. The City addressed this
goal through completion of the following activities: provision of homebuyer down payment/closing cost assistance for 2 households through Tampa Bay
Community Development Corporation, the construction of 6 homeowner housing units.
Goal 3: Homelessness – Help to prevent and reduce homelessness within the City of Clearwater. The City addressed this goal through the Homeless
Emergency Project, Inc. (HEP), St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen and Resource Center (SVdP), Hope Villages of America, and Metropolitan Ministries,
which provided emergency shelter and critical support facilities to 3,311 persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Clearwater. The City also
supported the provision of public services by The Kimberly Home, Inc., which served 38 homeless persons.
Goal 4: Non-Homeless Special Needs – Expand the accessibility and coordination of social services to City of Clearwater special needs populations. The City
supported non-profit special needs service providers such as WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc. (substance abuse services) and Hope Villages of America
(domestic violence shelter), which collectively served 114 special needs persons. Additionally, the City supported facility rehabilitation projects for PEHMS
(mental health) and Directions for Living (mental health), which collectively served 6,265 special needs persons.
Goal 5: Community Development & Public Services – Enhance the living environment for persons in low- and moderate-income areas through community
development activities, public service programs, and elimination of blight. The City addressed this goal by partnering with non-profit organizations that
serve low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Through such partnerships, including those with Intercultural Advocacy Institute, Gulfcoast Legal
Services, Inc., R’Club Child Care, Inc. Gateway ELA, Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., Homeless Emergency Project, Inc., Willa Carson Health
and Wellness Center, PEMHS, and Gulfcoast Legal Services, which together benefitted 1,412 persons.
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Goal 6: Economic Development - Support programs that create economic opportunities in the City of Clearwater, particularly for persons of low and
moderate income and in Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs). The City addressed this goal by funding microenterprise/entrepreneurial
technical assistance in partnership with the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc. (Prospera) and WeeCare, Inc. (Upwards), which collectively
benefitted 42 businesses.
Goal 7: Emergency/Disaster Response - Provide assistance prior to, during, and after a community emergency and/or disaster event to prepare for and/or
mitigate loss, protect during an event, and aid with recovery. No activities were planned or funded for emergency/disaster response. This goal is intended
to be invoked only upon urgent need.
Expenditures for each Strategic Plan goal were consistent with the projects budgeted in the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Affordable housing projects
often span multiple reporting periods; thus, resulting outcomes carry over into subsequent years and may not be reported in the subject year. Similarly,
public facilities and improvement project accomplishments are not reported until the project is complete and may not be reported in the subject year;
nine (9) public facilities and improvement projects were completed, and accomplishments were reported in FY 2023-2024, and four (4) public facilities and
improvement projects will carry over and will be reported in FY 2024-2025.
Additionally, during FY 2023-2024, the City also expended special CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $1,199,785 out of an available $1,351,560. These funds
were expended on CDBG-CV eligible activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Since the initial allocation, these funds have been
expended on COVID-19 related homeless services, case management, emergency non-congregate shelter, legal services, housing navigation, and business
assistance through various providers, including Directions for Living (COVID-19 case management for elderly, and emergency non-congregate shelter),
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation (COVID-19 mortgage/utility assistance), Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas, Inc. (COVID-19
housing navigation), Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (COVID-19 housing legal services), St. Vincent de Paul CARES (COVID-19 emergency non-congregate
shelter), R’Club Child Care, Inc. (COVID-19 air quality improvements), and St. Vincent de Paul UPC (COVID-19 emergency non-congregate shelter). These
funds have also been used to create outdoor recreational opportunities. These efforts addressed the goals in the substantially amended FY 2019 Annual
Action Plan that allocated the City's CDBG-CV funds for coronavirus response.
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG HOME
White 4,679 3
Black or African American 1,587 2
Asian 46 0
American Indian or American Native 23 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 13 0
Total 6,348 5
Hispanic 860 1
Not Hispanic 5,488 4
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
In FY 2023-2024, CDBG funded public service, public facility, blight elimination, housing, and economic
development activities that served 11,181 individuals of which 6,348 individuals are reflected in Table 2.
The following are the racial and ethnic status of all program participants: White - 4,679 (64.26%);
Black/African American - 1,587 (21.80%); Asian - 46 (0.63%); American Indian/Alaskan Native - 23
(0.32%); Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander - 13 (0.18%); American Indian/Alaskan Native & White -
6 (0.08%) Asian & White - 2 (0.03%); Black/African American & White - 20 (0.27%); American
Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American - 4 (0.05%); Other Multi-Racial - 871 (11.96%); 1,277
program participants identified as Hispanic. In addition, low/mod area (LMA) activities served 3,900
individuals for which the racial and ethnic status of participants are not available.
Additionally, in FY 2023-2024 CDBG-CV funded public service and public facility activities that served
1,040 individuals to prepare for, prevent, or respond to the health and economic impacts of COVID-19.
In FY 2023-2024, HOME funded housing activities served 8 households. The following are the racial and
ethnic status of program participants: White - 3 (37.50%); Black/African American - 2 (25.00%); and
Other Multi-Racial - 3 (37.50%).
(***The table above does not reflect American Indian/Alaskan Native & White; Asian & White;
Black/African American & White; American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American; or Other
Multi-Racial utilizing CDBG funds.)
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In FY 2023-2024, SHIP funded housing activities served 13 households. The following are the known
racial and ethnic status of program participants: White - 10 (76.92%); and Black/African American - 3
(23.08%).
In FY 2023-2024 ARPA funded housing activities served 8 households. The following are the known racial
and ethnic status of program participants: 6 White (75%); 1 Black (25%) and 1 Asian (25%)
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal $3,325,966 $2,074,083
HOME public - federal $5,879,499 $1,925,520
Other public - state $1,840,854 $3,383,561
Table 3 – Resources Made Available
Narrative
In FY 2023-2024, the City had $9,205,465 in CDBG and HOME program funding available to fund eligible
housing and community development activities, economic development activities, and local agencies
that provide services that assist extremely low to moderate-income residents. This was the expected
amount available referenced in the FY 2023-2024 Action Plan. The actual funding amount included
$913,337 in new CDBG entitlement funding and $532,649 in new HOME entitlement funding through
the CDBG and HOME programs. The City had $1,138,092 in prior year resources and $1,274,537 in
program income for CDBG. The City had $2,477,254 in prior year resources and $2,869,596 in program
income for HOME. The City also has three revolving loan funds totaling $1,221,637. Not included in the
table above, the City is managing an allocation of $1,351,560 in CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for,
and respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Additionally, regarding the “Other” funding source listed in the table above, the City had a total of
$1,365,854 in Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) allocation, $2,027,078 in prior-year
available SHIP program income, and $243,634 in Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) program
funds available to assist housing needs. The amount of public/state (Other) funding available originally
shown in the table above included estimates of program income and carryover funds provided in the
2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and has been adjusted to reflect the actual amounts. The amount of
public/state (Other) funding available originally shown in the table above included estimates of program
income and carryover funds provided in the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and has been adjusted to
reflect the actual amounts.
In FY 2023-2024, the City expended a total of $2,074,083 in CDBG funds and $1,925,520 in HOME funds.
In FY 2023-2024, the City expended $3,383,561 in SHIP funds and $175,481 in PCHTF.
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Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
In FY 2023-2024, the City expended 77% of CDBG and HOME funds on activities through public services,
economic development technical assistance, down payment and closing cost assistance, housing
assistance, and public facilities projects that benefited individuals/families in the low- to moderate-
income areas of the city. The City expended 7% of CDBG and HOME funds through public facilities that
benefited individuals/families in the Downtown Gateway Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.
The City expended 8% of CDBG and HOME funds through public facilities that benefited
individuals/families in the Lake Bellevue Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. The City expended
8% of CDBG and HOME funds on public services and public facilities that benefited individuals/families in
the North Greenwood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.
Target Area Planned
Percentage
of Allocation
Actual
Percentage
of Allocation
Narrative Description
Citywide Low- and Moderate-
Income Areas 93 77
Accomplished through public services,
housing assistance, economic
development, & public facilities.
Downtown Gateway District
Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area 2 7
Allocation was accomplished through
public facilities.
Lake Bellevue Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area 1 8
Allocation was accomplished through
public facilities.
North Greenwood
Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area 4 8
Allocation was accomplished through
public facilities and public services.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any
publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the
needs identified in the plan.
Federal funds were leveraged with non-Federal funds and donated labor to provide a match
contribution for the City of Clearwater’s HOME program.
Fiscal Year Summary – HOME Match
1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $1,845,980
2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $1,373,924
3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $3,219,904
4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year $41,306.25
5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $3,178,597.75
Table 5 – Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
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Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribution
Cash
(non-Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes, Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastructure
Site
Preparation,
Construction
Materials,
Donated labor
Bond
Financing
Total Match
CFI-404 5/20/2024 $170,080 $1,500 $171,580
CFI-408 12/13/2023 $152,770 $1,690 $154,460
CFI-409 12/23/2023 $170,030 $2,860 $172,890
CFI-410 6/24/2023 $136,816 $5,900 $142,716
CFI-415 6/24/2024 $170,168 $4,560 $174,728
CFI-422 8/1/2024 $156,416 $2,460 $158,876
RL-1787 12/23/2023 $13,297.83 $13,297.83
DPA-1698 5/1/2024 $14,000.00 $14,000.00
CFI-353 5/1/2024 $45,000.00 $45,000.00
RL-1640 6/6/2024 $1,030.00 $1,030.00
Interest from
Bank
$32,918.13 32,918.13
Loan
Payments
292,427.81 $292,427.81
Table 6 – Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
HOME MBE/WBE report
Program Income – Enter the program amounts for the reporting period
Balance on hand at begin-
ning of reporting period
Amount received during
reporting period
Total amount expended
during reporting period
Amount expended for TBRA Balance on hand at end of
reporting period
$1,420,260 $1,175,407 $1,433,637 $0 $1,162,030
Table 7 – Program Income
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Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar value
of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Total Minority Business Enterprises White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Contracts
Number 6 6
Dollar
Amount
$1,118,950 $1,118,950
Sub-Contracts
Number 10 10
Dollar
Amount
$197,022.20 $197,022.20
Total Women
Business
Enterprises
Male
Contracts
Number 6 0 6
Dollar
Amount
$1,118,950 $1,118,950
Sub-Contracts
Number 10 0 10
Dollar
Amount
$197,022.20 $197,022.20
Table 8 - Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises
Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners
and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
Total Minority Property Owners White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
$0.00
Table 9 – Minority Owners of Rental Property
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Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of
relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition
Parcels Acquired
Businesses Displaced
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced
Households
Displaced
Total Minority Property Enterprises White Non-
Hispanic Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic
Number 0
Cost $0.00
Table 10 – Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the
number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income,
moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 187 8
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 187 8
Table 11 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 60 0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 99 6
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 16 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 12 2
Total 187 8
Table 12 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
The City worked diligently to meet the fourth-year goals as identified in the 2020/2021 - 2024/2025
Consolidated Plan. The Coronavirus pandemic affected staff production with an allocation of $1,351,560
of CARES Act funding passed through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The City made modest
progress in meeting the affordable housing goals; major obstacles the City faced in FY 2023-2024
included the continued increase in construction costs, rising interest rates, and increased property
insurance costs. Additionally, the availability of land and/or housing stock for affordable housing is a
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challenge for development in an urban, built-out city. The City continues to work with its housing
partners to identify land purchase opportunities for affordable housing. The City’s use of SHIP funds
facilitated the development of 7 single-family homes and the rehabilitation of 4 residences as well as a
construction of 1 multifamily rental project for low-income families in FY 2023-2024. The City also
completed 17 down payment assistance loans in FY 2023-2024. The City is in the planning stages of 2
development projects that, collectively, will create 83 new units; this was primarily the basis for the one-
year goal in the table above.
Using General Funds, converted from American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated to
affordable housing, the City provided funds for 3 single-family homes for a total of $889,953.95; 1 home
rehabilitation for $66,969.45; and 7 downpayment assistance loans totaling $357,850. The City provided
grant funding totaling $205,098 for emergency repairs for 47 homes.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
Affordable housing and homelessness continue to be a high priority and is identified in the FY 2023-2024
Annual Action Plan. More emphasis is being placed on the utilization of the City’s two Revolving Loan
funds to assist more low- to moderate-income families in their pursuit of homeownership and to assist
in the rehabilitation of housing to ensure a safe and decent place to live. The City continued to support
economic development with its microenterprise technical assistance program. The City continued to
utilize CDBG, HOME, SHIP and Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) and all other available
resources to meet the needs identified.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 0
Low-income 0 1
Moderate-income 0 7
Total 0 8
Table 13 – Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
The City’s housing programs are available to extremely low- to moderate-income households that
meet the eligibility requirements for each program.
In FY 2023-2024, the City’s housing programs assisted 8 households utilizing CDBG and HOME funds. In
addition, the City’s housing programs assisted 69 households utilizing SHIP and PCHTF funds and an
additional 63 households using General Funds. The City also distributed $429,100.11 in CDBG-CV funds
to help 1,040 Clearwater residents affected financially by the pandemic to receive emergency non-
congregate shelter and to create outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Based on the data sourced from the 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy database,
the City of Clearwater had 26,890 households whose income was greater than 80% of HUD’s Adjusted
Median Family Income (HAMFI); 9,055 households whose income was >50-80% of HAMFI; 6,245
households whose income was >30-50% of HAMFI; and 7,380 households whose income was 30% or
below of HAMFI.
Cost burden is a fraction of a household’s total gross income spent on housing costs; severe cost burden
is defined as more than 50% of income going towards rent and utilities. Among all income groups, 5,530
renters have a cost burden >30-50% of income and 5,135 renters have a cost burden greater than 50%
of income. Among all income groups, 4,320 owner-households have a cost burden >30-50% of income
and 3,430 owner-households have a cost burden greater than 50% of income.
The City of Clearwater is a built-out community and lacks developable land for construction of new
affordable owner-occupied and rental housing. These barriers continue to have a negative impact
on projects and programs utilized to implement the City’s stated strategies.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Clearwater initiated and maintains a comprehensive, holistic approach, and established the
Homeless Initiative. This initiative provides homeless individuals and families access to comprehensive
services.
The City is committed to advocating for and supporting those organizations who provide wraparound
services and address the root causes of homelessness. Therefore, the City of Clearwater provides
financial assistance to 8 organizations that are part of Pinellas County’s Homeless Continuum of Care:
Homeless Empowerment Program ($40,000.00), Pinellas Hope ($40,000.00), Pinellas Safe Harbor
($100,000.00), HVA Hope Villages of America ($10,000.00), CASA Pinellas ($15,000.00), Metropolitan
Ministries ($10,000.00), St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center ($35,000.00) and The Salvation Army of
Upper Pinellas ($25,000.00). In addition, the City contributes $25,000.00 to the Homeless Leadership
Alliance (HLA), which is the lead organization overseeing the Continuum of Care (Coc) in Pinellas County.
The following are some ways in which city funds are used to provide services to individuals and families
experiencing homelessness:
Overnight, emergency, transitional, or permanent housing to homeless individuals and/or
families.
Delivery of case management.
Transportation services for veterans to Bay Pines Hospital.
The City of Clearwater actively participates in the two major Councils under the HLA CoC with very
specific roles: 1) Providers Council, made up of local government representatives and public and private
providers of service to homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless, to develop recommendations
to the HLA on issues affecting the homeless services system, to address the needs of all target groups
such as individuals, families, veterans, unaccompanied youth, etc., for permanent housing, and to
coordinate planning and recommendations with other community-wide planning groups; and 2) The
Funders Council, composed of representatives from local and state governments, businesses,
foundations, and other funders of services that affect all homeless/at-risk target groups. The Funders
Council develops recommendations to the HLA board of directors on funding of homeless and at-risk of
homelessness programs and services, as well as strategically aligning funding resources available for
homeless or at-risk of homelessness services to make the most effective use of scarce resources.
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The City also participates in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Committee (DEI) provides insight and guidance for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in
the CoC. The committee will consider and develop strategies for board consideration that foster greater
participation and make the CoC more accommodating and reflective of members from diverse
backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. The committee will be aware of and ensure coordination and
collaboration of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts throughout the CoC.
The City supports the annual Point-In-Time Count and Survey. The total number of sheltered and
unsheltered homeless individuals reported on the Point-in-Time Count and Survey in 2024 was 2,110.
Approximately 18.37% of the entire homeless population in Pinellas County self-reported coming from
Clearwater.
In FY 2023-2024, City staff continued educating City employees and the general public on the city’s
homeless initiative, and staff frequently updated the City’s webpage. Additionally, the handout created
by City staff containing information on the city’s homeless initiative, including ways the city can assist
the homeless population, is placed at every Clearwater public library and in all city facilities. “Give a
Hand Up, Not a Hand Out” is the city’s motto. In addition, every new employee receives a wallet-size
card with information on how to engage homeless individuals and families and who to contact to
provide access to homeless service providers.
In FY 2023-2024, the Clearwater Police Department’s Social Services Outreach Specialist directly assisted
505 homeless persons that were placed in Safe Harbor, Pinellas Hope, Homeless Emergency Project,
Turning Point, Daystar and other continuum of care providers. The Police Department’s Social Services
Outreach Specialist identifies individuals that are eligible for services and Social Security benefits and
assists them through the process in obtaining those benefits and services. The Police Department’s
Social Services Outreach Specialist also helps homeless persons and families to navigate through the
shelter system that will lead to permanent housing.
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $395,027 in CDBG funds supporting homeless operations and
transitional housing rehabilitation. Funding was provided for six (6) projects: Homeless Emergency
Project, Inc. - Housing Navigation Services; The Kimberly Home, Inc. - Transitional Housing Program; St.
Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen Public Facility Rehabilitation Phase 2; Hope Villages of America -
HVA Food Bank Renovations; St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen - Public Facility Rehabilitation
Phase 3; and Metropolitan Ministries – Community Navigation and Homeless Prevention Services. The
funding provided addressed the following priority needs: Supporting improvements of transitional
housing serving extremely low- to moderate-income persons, including the homeless and special needs
populations and supporting operations of programs serving extremely low- to moderate-income
persons, including the homeless and special needs population.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $395,027 in CDBG funding to assist with rehabilitation projects and
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operational support for the following: $15,983 to Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. - Housing
Navigation Services; $15,983 to The Kimberly Home, Inc. - Transitional Housing Program; $67,815 to St.
Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen Public Facility Rehabilitation Phase 2; $154,995 to Hope Villages of
America - HVA Food Bank Renovations; $124,267.50 to St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen - Public
Facility Rehabilitation Phase 3; and $15,593 to Metropolitan Ministries – Community Navigation and
Homeless Prevention Services.
In FY 2023-2024, the City, through its General Fund, contributed $100,000 to Pinellas Safe Harbor;
$40,000 to Homeless Emergency Project, Inc.; $25,000 to the Homeless Leadership Alliance; $40,000 to
Pinellas Hope; $10,000 to Hope Villages of America (formerly RCS Pinellas); $15,000. To CASA; $10,000
to Metropolitan Ministries; $35,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center and $25,000 to The Salvation
Army of Upper Pinellas. The funding supports the operation of programs serving persons and families
experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless and special needs populations.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after
being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care
facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections
programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that
address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
Pinellas County Human Services provides homeless prevention and self-sufficiency programs targeting
the homeless population. The programs target high poverty zone areas throughout the County, to
include Clearwater, and focuses on individuals who are disabled and need assistance applying for
Federal benefits, assisting homeless families with children seeking affordable, permanent housing and
veterans who need assistance with obtaining Federal benefits, with a special focus on homeless
veterans to include the following programs: Family Housing Assistance Program; Adult Emergency
Financial Assistance Program and Veterans Services Program.
The City continues to work closely with Pinellas County to ensure all eligible recipients are referred to
the appropriate organization that will assist with their various needs.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $395,027 in CDBG funding to assist with rehabilitation projects and
operational support for the following: $15,983 to Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. - Housing
Navigation Services that assisted 50 persons; $15,983 to The Kimberly Home, Inc. - Transitional Housing
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Program that assisted 38 persons; $67,815 to St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen Public Facility
Rehabilitation Phase 2 that assisted 1,860 persons; $154,995 to Hope Villages of America - HVA Food
Bank Renovations that assisted 1,365 persons; $124,267.50 to St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen -
Public Facility Rehabilitation Phase 3 that is ongoing; and $15,983 to Metropolitan Ministries –
Community Navigation and Homeless Prevention Services that assisted 36 persons.
Additionally, the City, through its General Fund, contributed the following in support of transitioning
from homelessness to permanent housing and independent living:
$100,000 to Pinellas Safe Harbor, a 470-bed homeless shelter and jail diversion program that
opened in January 2011. Transportation is provided to individuals who are willing to enter and
receive case management services rather than going to jail.
$50,000 to Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. (HEP) to support their emergency shelter program,
family transition program, and permanent supportive and rapid re-housing services. HEP
provides shelter and wraparound services to homeless veterans.
$25,000 to the Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Alliance (HLA) who is the lead agency for
the Pinellas County Continuum of Care (CoC) and is also in charge of the Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) that assists service providers to prioritize available resources to the
most in need.
$40,000 to Pinellas Hope, a temporary emergency shelter for 250 men and women located on
20 acres provided by Bishop Robert N. Lynch and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Case Managers
meet with the individuals on a regular basis to set goals towards self-sufficiency. Case Managers
also assist shelter residents with job and housing placement, perform follow-up visits, and
provide after-shelter care to ensure successful outcomes.
$25,000 to Hope Villages of America (formerly RCS Pinellas) that runs the domestic violence
shelter program, providing apartment-style emergency shelter to homeless persons and families
with children. The program works one-on-one with families through case management,
education, job readiness skills, and assisting families with the tools needed to save money in
order to secure stable housing.
$10,000 to the Salvation Army of Upper Pinellas for the Hope Crest program, a transitional living
center that comprises two- and three-bedroom apartments. Families are offered ongoing
assistance of a case manager upon leaving through a new program called Pathway of Hope.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City collaborates with the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) to foster innovative public housing
developments, potential joint ventures and residential initiatives. HUD funds are used to subsidize the
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program with approximately 1,000 participants and subsidizes 233 units
of public housing units. CHA’s affordable housing consists of 529 mixed-income units, which are not
subsidized utilizing federal, state, county, or city monies.
In FY 2023-2024, the CHA assisted approximately 952 families through their monthly Housing Choice
Voucher Program, expended approximately $12,693,169 in Housing Assistance Payments, assisted 245
families through its Public Housing Program with approximately $2,748,067 dollars in expenditures.
The City and CHA continue to work together to identify opportunities that will provide affordable units
to households at 50% AMI, 80% AMI and up to 120% AMI.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
The CHA encourages residents to become more involved with management and to participate in self-
sufficiency programs. The CHA offers a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for all Housing Choice
Voucher holders who wish to improve their financial situation, eliminate their dependence on public
assistance and are motivated to change their lives. FSS participants sign a five-year contract, during
which time they complete an educational or vocational program, obtain employment, and become free
from government assistance. The FSS staff provides the structure and support necessary to break down
barriers and achieve goals. Once a FSS participant obtains employment or higher wages, he or she may
begin to save money in an escrow account which is awarded upon completion of the program.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
The CHA was checked through HUD’s Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and is designated
as Small PHA Deregulation with a score of 81. No further action is needed.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
The City began receiving SHIP Program funding in 1992 when the Florida Legislature adopted the
Sadowski Act.
During the 2007 legislative session, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1375. Under this bill,
approval was granted for the creation of Section 420.9076 of the Florida Statute. This statute requires
counties and cities receiving SHIP funds to appoint an eleven-member Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee (AHAC). The statute further provides that the committee be made up of members from a
specific industry or a specific group as identified in the statute. The requirement was largely met
through the use of the City’s existing Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB).
Since 2008, the City Council has adopted resolutions to appoint the AHAC cyclically consistent with
Florida Statute. The most recent AHAC was appointed by Resolution No. 24-11 on August 15, 2024.
The duties of the AHAC included reviewing policies and procedures, ordinances, land development
regulations and the City’s adopted comprehensive plan and recommending specific actions or initiatives
to encourage or facilitate affordable housing.
The following are strategies undertaken by the City to remove or ameliorate the known barriers to
affordable housing:
Barrier: Renter cost burden, the high cost of rent and utilities, and transportation-related issues.
Strategy: Continue to provide a “Request for Expedited Permit Processing for Affordable Housing
Activity” form to fast-track affordable housing projects, and continued to maintain and implement
policies that incentivize affordable housing development proximate to transportation hubs, major
employment centers, and mixed-use developments.
Barrier: Rising interest rates and insurance costs for homeownership. Strategy: Partner with the private
sector and non-profits to address third-party barriers to affordable housing and to identify appropriate
incentives to reduce labor and material costs for developers and long-term maintenance, operational,
and insurance costs for homeowners.
Barrier: Lack of affordable housing for senior citizens. Strategy: Consider educational and financial
incentives that reduce barriers to the rehabilitation and construction of accessory dwelling units, such as
information about the permitting process specific to accessory dwelling units, rebates, and other fee
reductions.
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Barrier: Investor real estate competition. Strategy: Continue to prohibit the uses of accessory dwelling
units for short-term rental purposes and continue to exempt accessory dwelling units from density
provisions to provide additional and diverse housing options in existing neighborhoods.
Barrier: Condominium assessments. Strategy: Continue the review process through which any new
regulatory instrument created in the City (Ordinances, regulations, etc.) or by related State legislation
can be evaluated for its effect on housing affordability.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
A significant obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the lack of financial resources among housing
and service providers that support the City’s institutional delivery structure. Local government policies
concerning land use, densities, height, setbacks, parking requirements, and permitting or impact fees
enacted to protect the general welfare of the public may have unintended consequences. These are
cyclically evaluated by the AHAC to eliminate barriers when identified. Third-party factors, such as
construction costs, high interest rates, excessive closing costs, inspection and processing fees, and
insurance premiums are a significant obstacle to affordable housing in Florida. The unintended
consequence of these third-factor barriers is the increasing per unit development and sale costs that
impact the supply of affordable housing to extremely low- to moderate-income families.
Other significant obstacles to meeting underserved needs are rents and housing affordability. Average
rents in the City of Clearwater are not affordable to low- and moderate-income households; many
households struggle to pay their rent and afford necessities such as food, clothing, medical care and
transportation. The City gives priority to the acquisition and construction of new mixed-use
development projects especially in the established Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas, where
need is greatest.
First-time homebuyer obstacles include the purchase price of a single-family home, interest rates,
closing costs, inspection and processing fees, and insurance premiums. These obstacles are
compounded by the homebuyer credit issues and unemployment/underemployment. The City provides
first-time homebuyers educational opportunities and down payment and closing cost assistance to help
ameliorate these obstacles.
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $1,093,360 for six single-family home projects built by Habitat for
Humanity and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services: $826,416.80 in SHIP funds for homes at 1160
LaSalle Street, 1414 Monroe Avenue, 1420 Monroe Avenue, 1130 LaSalle Street, 1132 LaSalle Street,
and 406 Vine Avenue. In addition, the City provided $505,964 in HOME and HOME CHDO funds for
homes at 1537 Palmetto Street and 1541 Palmetto Street. General Funds in the amount of $889,953.95
were allocated for homes located at 1205 Roosevelt Avenue, 922 Eldridge Avenue and 1002 Jones
Street. In addition, the City provided $616,500 in SHIP funds to help 10 low-income families purchase
homes in Clearwater and utilized $103,653.27 in SHIP funds to assist 3 low-income Clearwater
homeowners with housing rehabilitation needs.
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The City provided $4,400 in SHIP funds to Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation and
$22,475 in SHIP funds to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., for homebuyer
education/counseling that assisted 152 individuals.
These activities preserve the existing housing stock through acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction
of affordable rental units; rehabilitation of aging single-family homes; the increase of available
affordable homes through new construction and improved access; homebuyer education; and
down payment and closing cost assistance for qualified low- to moderate-income households.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Lead-based paint continues to be a problem throughout cities across the United States. It is usually
prevalent in homes built prior to 1978. The City maintains that lead-based paint is a serious issue and
conducts housing inspections to determine if there are defective paint surfaces. If lead conditions are
present, the lead paint is either removed or covered in a manner prescribed by HUD. The City continues
its effort to rid structures of lead-based paint and inspects homes built prior to 1978 for any presence of
lead-based paint. If the presence of lead-based paint is found, the City requires removal of the paint as
part of its down payment and closing cost assistance and rehabilitation programs.
Additionally, the City continues to coordinate with agencies in the Clearwater area that screen residents
for elevated blood lead levels (EBL) and inspect housing units for lead-based paint hazards. These
agencies include the Pinellas County Health Department and the Clearwater and Pinellas County
Housing Authorities, among others. The City places information about lead-based paint and safety on
the City’s Affordable Housing Division webpage. Program activities include: Assurance that children
identified as at risk receive blood lead testing and a child with elevated lead levels receives follow-up
care; promotion of a public awareness campaign through education and disbursement of educational
materials via physicians and the community; routine placement of educational materials on the City’s
Affordable Housing Division webpage; assessment of homes at risk to identify lead hazard control
services to eliminate hazards identified in homes; initiation of supportive lead hazard control services to
eliminate hazards identified in homes; and evaluation of prevention activities to measure the impact
and outcome of program services and intervention efforts in the community.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
According to the 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 15.4% of all people living in
the City of Clearwater are at poverty level or below. To combat this statistic, the City continued to
coordinate with a number of agencies that support poverty-level families. These agencies provide
services to other homeless and non-homeless special needs populations, as well as to low- to moderate-
income families. Such services include referrals to affordable housing; employment assistance; job
training; and economic opportunity.
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $22,752 in CDBG funds to Intercultural Advocacy Institute, Inc. for
family advocacy and mentoring toward academic and employment success or self-sufficiency. The City
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provided $22,833 to Gulfcoast Legal Services to represent low-income clients; $22,833 to WestCare
GulfCoast-Florida to provide substance abuse services; $15,983 to The Kimberly Home to support the
Transitional Housing Program; $72,286 to Homeless Emergency Project to provide homeless facilities
and shelters; $165,270 to Hope Villages of America to provide shelter, meals, and basic needs; and
$67,815 to St. Vincent de Paul CKRC to provide a community kitchen and resource center to provide
meals and basic needs to homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless. Combined, these
agencies assisted 3,911 individuals throughout the program year.
In FY 2023-2024, the City provided $31,800 in CDBG funds to Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida,
Inc. dba Prospera that assisted 31 businesses and $130,000 in CDBG funds to WeeCare, Inc. dba
Upwards that assisted 11 businesses. Both organizations provided technical assistance to
microenterprise businesses and entrepreneurs.
Through the coordination of programs, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; State
Brownfields Redevelopment Initiatives; Juvenile Welfare Board; United Way; the Eckerd Foundation;
Career Source Pinellas; and the University of South Florida; the City continued to expand its efforts
to reduce impediments.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City continued to work with its own departments and various housing and public service providers,
as well as partners of their programs, in an effort to expand opportunities and to make continuous
improvements to the institutional structure. Continued actions will include solicitation of feedback on
referral processes and other means of coordination between such providers and the City of Clearwater.
In FY 2023-2024, the City supported an array of activities that strengthen the institutional structure’s
ability to serve persons of extremely low- to moderate-income; persons with special needs; and the
homeless population. These activities include case management; emergency shelter; transitional
housing; behavioral and mental health services; facilities for the disabled; referrals to appropriate
housing providers; affordable housing unit construction and rehabilitation; homebuyer education; down
payment assistance; and access to economic opportunity technical assistance.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City continued to coordinate with housing and public service providers to develop an
effective institutional structure and enhance interagency coordination. The City continued to work with
the Clearwater and Pinellas County Housing Authorities to improve access to public housing and tenant-
based assistance. Although funding for public housing authorities is limited, and competition for
affordable housing is high, these agencies continued to provide housing-related activities to include
rental assistance; rehabilitation; and new construction for low- to moderate-income individuals. Input
from public housing authorities is solicited during preparation of the City’s Annual Action Plan.
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Additionally, the City promotes coordination between non-profit and private for-profit housing
providers through its Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB), through the SHIP-
mandated Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) in conjunction with the Local Housing
Assistance Plan and Local Housing Incentive Strategy reports, and through the Annual Action Plan
process. Moreover, annual meetings in conjunction with the Action Plan process provide an opportunity
for these providers to interact. Public service providers in the greater Clearwater area provide a wide
array of services to extremely low- to moderate-income individuals. These organizations typically have a
specific target population that they serve (homeless individuals/families; persons with special needs or
disabilities; extremely low- to moderate-income families) and possess a level of knowledge and
expertise that is invaluable when identifying underserved needs. The continuation and expansion of
these public services were encouraged by means of matching programs with funding, as available. The
City recognizes that improved coordination between housing and public service providers will continue
to be a critical action toward preventing homelessness. Therefore, input from public service providers is
solicited during preparation of the City’s Annual Action Plan.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
In FY 2020-2021, Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights and the Community Development and
Planning Division of the County’s Planning Department prepared a countywide Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing Choice (Analysis) which included the City of Clearwater. Data from the Analysis
suggested that the following types of impediments exist: (1) Cost and Availability, (2) Evictions, (3)
Housing Stock, (4) Protected Classes, (5) Education, (6) Underserved Transportation Corridors, and (7)
Limited English Proficiency.
The City funded programs that offer free classes for persons interested in homeownership, as well as
provides outreach and training in fair housing. In prior years, this activity was funded with CDBG. In
FY 2023-2024, the City used SHIP funds to provide homebuyer education to 152 clients through
partnerships with Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. and Tampa Bay Community
Development Corporation. The City’s efforts are furthered through partnerships with the Pinellas
Realtor Organization which subscribes to the Affirmative Marketing Agreement and the Bay Area
Apartment Association; both entities work to educate its members on Fair Housing issues.
The City supported self-help initiatives based on volunteers providing housing assistance to designated
elderly and indigent property owners and assisted them in complying with municipal housing codes to
include individual volunteers; community and religious organizations/institutions; and businesses as a
means of supplementing financial resources for housing repair and neighborhood cleanups to include
United Way’s Day of Caring.
The City established the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), that provides oversight and
review of incentives that will encourage the development of affordable housing. The AHAC provides
recommendations annually to the City to consider strategies that will facilitate development of
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affordable housing and the removal of barriers.
Inquiries from extremely low- to moderate-income tenants are often referred to the City’s Code
Enforcement staff. Tenants often seek remedies for actual or perceived Housing Code violations in their
rental unit that the landlord or property management company may have declined to address or for
repairs that are being addressed by the landlord at an unacceptable pace for the tenant. City code
enforcement staff provides general information on code enforcement alternatives and remedies as well
as the State’s landlord tenant law. Some tenants are referred to pro bono or low-cost legal assistance
programs to serve tenants needs.
While the City does not provide legal services, the City provided $22,833 in CDBG funds to Gulfcoast
Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) to provide civil legal aid related to housing related matters to 12 residents.
Also, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court operates three legal self-help centers to assist Pinellas
County citizens on representing themselves in court in regard to family law; small claims; or
landlord/tenant matters. The self-help centers provide consultation with an attorney for a minimal fee;
forms and packets for civil court actions; document notary; and copying services.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance
of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning
requirements
The City is responsible for monitoring all agreements administered under its CDBG and HOME programs,
advising subrecipients on their performance and ensuring compliance with Federal rules and regulations
corresponding to the funding source. Monitoring is necessary to ensure that subrecipients continue to
meet expectations for timeliness, capacity, and reporting; and that activities continue to meet National
Objectives and other program goals. Through frequent monitoring, conflicts of interest and
opportunities for waste, mismanagement, fraud and abuse are minimized.
Onsite or desk monitoring visits occur at least annually depending on the risk-level of the subrecipient,
or if concerns were identified during a prior visit, onsite monitoring visits may occur more frequently to
determine compliance or until corrective actions are taken. Staff contacts the subrecipient by phone or
email to schedule a monitoring visit and follows up with a formal Notification Letter to the recipient at
least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Notification Letter includes confirmation of the date,
time and duration of the visit, a description of the purpose for the monitoring visit, and identification of
the subrecipient representatives expected to be present and any office/meeting space that will be
required.
In preparation for an onsite monitoring visit, City staff reviews all documentation associated with the
subrecipient’s records, including but not limited to original application for CDBG or HOME funding;
subrecipient agreement; requests for payment and corresponding documentation; monthly or quarterly
reports; documentation from previous monitoring visits; and copies of other audits performed.
At the beginning of the scheduled onsite monitoring visit, City staff holds an entrance conference with
the subrecipient’s Director and appropriate financial and program staff. The entrance conference
reiterates the schedule and purpose of the onsite monitoring visit and documents the subrecipient’s
participation. The entrance conference is used to convey the City’s responsibility to monitor the
subrecipient to determine whether the use of Federal funds is appropriate and consistent with the
agreement, even if the onsite monitoring visit presents an inconvenience for the subrecipient.
Within 30 days after the visit, the City mails a monitoring letter to the subrecipient that details the
results of the onsite monitoring visit. The letter identifies any Findings or Concerns as follows: Finding –
A violation of law or regulation that could result in a sanction; or Concern – A matter that, if not properly
addressed, could become a finding that could result in a sanction.
The monitoring letter details each Finding identified, if applicable, along with the corresponding
citation(s) of applicable laws, regulations, or program policies and the supporting fact(s) collected during
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the onsite visit. For each Finding identified, the letter specifies the corrective action(s) that the
subrecipient must take along with a specific date by which the subrecipient must provide a
written response detailing how and by when the corrective action(s) will be taken.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance reports.
As required, reasonable notice for review and comment of the CAPER was provided. Public notice of two
public meetings and a public comment period was published in the Tampa Bay Times on December 25,
2024, advising of the availability of this performance report for viewing and public comment from
December 26, 2024, through January 9, 2025. The notice was placed on the City of Clearwater’s
Affordable Housing webpage located at www.myclearwater.com/housingnotices. A corrective notice
was published in the Tampa Bay Times on January 8, 2025, advising of the availability of this
performance report for viewing and public comment from January 8, 2025, through January 23, 2025.
The corrective notice was placed on the City of Clearwater’s Affordable Housing webpage located at
www.myclearwater.com/housing notices. No comments were received during the comment period.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its
experiences.
The City is not aware of any significant changes that would affect its program administration as
a result of the preceding program year (FY 2023-2024). The City will continue to prioritize the
needs of low- and moderate-income persons consistent with program eligibility and the goals of
the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
Due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, City staff developed a disaster relief program
utilizing State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) funding.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CR-50 - HOME 24 CFR 91.520(d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the
program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations
Please list those projects that should have been inspected on-site this program year based upon the
schedule in 24 CFR §92.504(d). Indicate which of these were inspected and a summary of issues that
were detected during the inspection. For those that were not inspected, please indicate the reason and
how you will remedy the situation.
Inspection of initial lease-up of rental housing units is conducted by City staff and ongoing inspections of
rental housing funded by HOME funds are also conducted by City staff or contracted compliance
monitoring agency. All HOME-funded projects are monitored annually, either by a desk review or an
onsite inspection. A desk review includes compliance with income and rent eligibility requirements and
financial records. An onsite monitoring includes compliance with income and rent eligibility
requirements, financial reports, program records/files and is performed at least every two or three years
as applicable. The following identifies all projects that received an onsite or desk review in FY 2023-
2024:
Abilities of Morningside II (2500-1 Harn Boulevard) – Onsite inspection - In compliance
Abilities of St. Andrews Cove (605 North Keene Road) – Onsite inspection - In compliance
Homeless Emergency Project (1250 Palmetto Street) – Onsite inspection - In compliance
Fairburn Apartments (1102 Fairburn Avenue) – Onsite inspection - In compliance
Kimberly Home, Inc. (114 North Missouri Avenue) – Onsite inspection - In compliance
Kimberly Home, Inc. (1192 Browns Court) – Onsite inspection- In compliance
Pineberry Apartments (1225 Highland Avenue) – Desk audit - In progress
Prospect Towers (801 Chestnut Street) – Desk audit - In progress
Garden Trail Apartments (609 Seminole Street) – Desk audit - In Progress
Norton Apartments (1450 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue) – Desk audit - In compliance
CSF-Tieman Village (1101-1119 Woodlawn Street) – Onsite inspection – In compliance
Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units. 24
CFR 91.520(e) and 24 CFR 92.351(a)
As part of the HOME application, applicants are required to submit an affirmative marketing plan to the
City which must conform to the City’s affirmative marketing requirements. Monitoring of affirmative
marketing for HOME-funded units is incorporated into the City’s overall monitoring process. During each
onsite monitoring visit, the City monitors subrecipients for compliance with affirmative marketing
requirements.
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Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for projects,
including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics
HOME Program Income received during the program year totaled $1,175,407.
In FY 2023-2024, HOME funds were expended on 15 activities and administration/planning
totaling $1,923,463. Program Income was expended as it became available with 10% utilized for
administration/planning.
The following are racial and ethnic status of HOME program participants: White - 3 (37.50%);
Black/African American - 2 (25.00%); and Other Multi-Racial - 3 (37.50%); 1 program participant
identified as Hispanic.
The following are income levels of the HOME program participants: 0 were extremely low (below 30%)
or 0%, 1 was low (between 30% - 60%) or 12.5%, and 7 were low income (between 60% - 80%) or 87.5%.
Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 24 CFR 91.220(k)
(STATES ONLY: Including the coordination of LIHTC with the development of affordable
housing). 24 CFR 91.320(j)
During FY 2023-2024, the City continued to proactively support, develop, and maintain affordable
housing. Utilizing CDBG, HOME, SHIP and Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund, the City assisted 19
households to become first-time homeowners through down payment and closing cost assistance;
assisted 4 homeowners to preserve their homes through rehabilitation; funds were provided to The
Kimberly Home for the rehabilitation of 1 rental unit to further their mission of housing homeless
pregnant women; funds were provided to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County to construct 8 single
family homes. Funds were also provided to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services for the
construction of 4 single family units of which 2 are currently under construction. Funds were also
provided to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services for construction of 2 rental units and a vacant
parcel. The City is also working with two developers to construct 2 large multi-family projects including
an 81-unit tax credit project and a 173-unit mixed income, workforce and affordable housing project.
The City also completed competitive procurement process for development of a 1.3-acre City owned lot
to construct 24 workforce and affordable townhomes for homeownership. Construction is expected to
begin during Program Year 2023-24.
The City continues to support national, state, and local housing policies and continues to educate
and inform citizens and elected officials of the need for affordable housing.
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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided
Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 1 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours 4621.50
Total Section 3 Worker Hours 1691
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 14 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing
Targeted Workers 0
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding
Targeted Workers. 0
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships). 0
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for,
off-site training. 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g.,
resume assistance, coaching). 0
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business
concerns. 1
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and
bid on contracts. 0
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section
3 business concerns. 0
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment
including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job
opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services. 0
Held one or more job fairs. 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide
direct services or referrals. 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one
or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview
clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation. 0
Assisted residents with finding child care. 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year
educational institution. 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training. 0
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching. 0
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids
from Section 3 business concerns. 0
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online
technologies. 0
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities
for disadvantaged and small businesses. 0
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Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as
designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act. 0
Other.
Table 15 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program
Narrative
In FY 2023-2024, the City of Clearwater has one ongoing project subject to Section 3. The Section 3
hours that were incurred in PY 2023 for the ongoing project were 1,691 hours.
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#25-0008
Agenda Date: 2/3/2025 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Parks & Recreation
Agenda Number: 3.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment at Forest Run Park located at 3450 Landmark Drive and Soule Road Park located at
2191 Soule Rd in the total amount of $806,393.48, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections
2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The City has 27 playgrounds distributed geographically across the city. Certified playground inspectors
within the parks department inspect playgrounds monthly to perform safety inspections and maintenance
as needed. This proactive maintenance program has allowed most of the playground equipment to have a
life span of between 12 to 15 years.
During FY 2024/25 playground equipment at Forest Run Park and Soule Road Park are due for
replacement. These playgrounds have served the local community and its visitors well for the past 15
years but are now in need of replacement. The existing playgrounds have limited ADA accessibility. The
new playgrounds will exceed ADA standards for accessible elevated and ground activities, as well as
ground level play structures.
The proposed new freestanding playground equipment is nature themed, featuring climbing structures, rope
bridges, custom slides, individual free-standing spinners and a three bay multi-purpose swing sets with an
ADA Buddy Swing that will allow for a unique play experience creating many lasting memories for all
children. Additionally, environmental educational signage is built into the playground structures and is
tailored to fit frequently observed animals that occupy park grounds. For example, Soule Road Park
Playground will have educational signage that provides education on the gopher tortoise, as there is a high
population within this park. The playground colors for Soule Road Park were chosen by the local Boy
Scout Troop. Forest Run playground will have a tree house-like feel with other botanically inspired play
features.
The materials used in the proposed playground structures are made of recycled plastic materials and are
made in the USA. The amenities are attractive, easy to maintain, sustainable, and are anticipated to have
a life cycle longer than 20 years providing savings to the City with reduced maintenance costs and longer
lifespan compared to the existing playgrounds. The playgrounds will also provide rubberized play surface
that meets all safety standards, which will further reduce maintenance compared to wooden chip
playground mulch.
The proposed pricing for Rep Services, Inc. is based on a contract with the School District of Manatee
County under Contract No. 21-0053-MR. On August 25, 2020, the School District of Manatee County
Commissioners approved Rep Services, Inc. as the most responsive bidder for the replacement of park and
playground equipment. The contract, originally set to expire on August 31, 2023, has been extended
through August 31, 2025.
Rep Services, Inc. has extended an additional discount to the City of Clearwater, beyond the pricing
outlined under Contract No. 21-0053-MR, providing an extra savings of $14,976.64. Under the 2.563(1)(c)
piggyback provision, the total piggyback cost is $746,877.48, which includes $333,285.21 for playground
equipment, $205,484.65 for rubberized poured-in-place surfacing, and $208,107.62 for installation.
Additionally, under 2.563(1)(d), non-competitive purchase under proposal No. 20707.06, a total of
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$59,516.00 is deemed impractical to bid competitively. This amount includes $24,136.00 for the required
bond, $8,650.00 for engineering services, and $26,730.00 for freight.
Upon Council approval, the Parks and Recreation Department will promptly submit the purchase request to
Rep Services to secure the pricing.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project M2206 - Parks & Beautification R&R ($484,787.02) and
C2406 -Pour-in-Place Playground Improvements ($321,606.46). These projects are funded with General
Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Funding the purchase of the new playground equipment aligns with the following City of Clearwater
Strategic Plan Objectives:
·1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and
historic features through systematic management efforts.
·1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources
required to sustain that level of service.
·1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all
our customers; and
·2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and
national sporting events.
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165 W. Jessup Avenue Longwood, FL 32750-4146 PH: 407-831-9658 FAX: 866-232-8532 info@repservices.com www.repservices.com
Project Names: Soule Park, Forest Run Project Addresses: 2191 Soule Road, 3450 Landmark Drive Scope: See Exhibits A &