FY 2021-2022 ACTION PLAN - Community Development Block Grant Program Build Community by Investing in Housing, Neighborhoods
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FY 2021-2022 ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant Program
Build Community by Investing in Housing, Neighborhoods
and Supportive Services
City of Largo Housing Division: housing@largo.com
Draft: 5/26/21
Contents
Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................... 1
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .................................................................................... 1
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 6
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 7
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ..................................................................................... 20
Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 25
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) .......................................................................... 25
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................ 30
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ......................................................................................................... 33
AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 35
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ................................................................................ 49
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) ........................................................................ 51
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ................................................................................................ 52
Program Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................. 57
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .......................................................... 57
Appendices:
Appendix A: CDBG Funding Allocations
Appendix B: Alternate Projects List
Appendix C: CDBG Target Area MapExecutive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Largo receives an annual grant allocation from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program. Largo also receives annual funding as a member agency of the Pinellas County
Consortium for the federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. The FY 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan is the five-year planning document required by HUD that develops goals and
priorities based on the community needs. The Action Plan is the annual planning document that
represents the programmatic course to be followed in FY 2021-22 by the City for utilization of
the funds. It is designed to address the needs of the community as identified in the goals and
objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
This plan also includes the City’s planned investment of its annual State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) funding and local Housing Trust Fund (HTF) money to support the housing
goals identified in this Plan.
This Action Plan was developed over the past several months through community input and
guidance from the goals outlined in the five-year Consolidated Plan.
The primary focus of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan is to carry out the Housing
Division’s vision to “empower people to thrive in vibrant, and inclusive neighborhoods” through
its mission to “build community by investing in housing, neighborhoods and supportive
services”. In order to allow flexibility to address the community needs during this pandemic or
other emergencies or disasters that face the community, the Plan includes an Emergency
Mitigation, Protection and Recovery Goal and related project for which funding can be
relocated or additional funding can be applied if necessary.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
HUD Objectives/Outcomes:
Annual Action Plan 1
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)The three main statutory objectives of the Federal CDBG Program are: Create a Suitable Living
Environment (SL); Provide Decent Housing (DH); and Create Economic Opportunities (EO). HUD
has established standard outcomes that measure the results of the benefits provided to the
public and program participants in terms of the three main objectives of CDBG. The outcomes
are as follows:
1. Availability/Accessibility: used to measure outcomes of activities that make services,
infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing or shelter available or accessible
to low and moderate income people, including persons with disabilities.
2. Affordability: used to measure outcomes for activities that improve affordability to low
and moderate income people (such as downpayment assistance and rent assistance).
3. Sustainability: used to measure activities that are focused upon improving
communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable through providing a
benefit to low and moderate persons or by removing slums or blighted areas, through
multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods.
Goals and Related Objectives and Outcomes:
The Action Plan identifies three priority needs for the City: Housing, Neighborhoods and
Supportive Services. The following depicts the goals and related objectives and outcomes for
each goal:
Housing (DH-1): Support projects that preserve or expand the affordable housing stock, foster
homeownership, and/or access to rental housing for low- and moderate-income households,
including special needs households and persons exiting homelessness.
Neighborhoods (SL-3): Collaborate with residents and community stakeholders to implement
projects that support the Housing Division’s Vision of empowering people to thrive in vibrant,
inclusive neighborhoods.
Supportive Services – Public Services (DH-1): Partner with local agencies to provide housing-,
homeless- and special needs-related supportive services to help low- and moderate-income
residents physically, mentally and economically thrive in Largo.
Supportive Services – Public Facility Improvements (SL-1): Partner with local agencies to add,
expand or improve public facilities that (will) provide supportive services predominantly to low-
and moderate-income clientele/households/areas that will help Largo residents physically,
mentally and economically thrive in Largo. Projects that improve energy efficiency to enable
service providers to more effectively use their operating funds toward client services, and/or
Annual Action Plan 2
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)projects that harden such facilities to improve disaster resiliency would also be supported
under this Goal.
Planning & Administration (SL-1): General planning and administration costs associated with
administering federal CDBG and HOME funds, State SHIP funds and local Housing Trust Funds
(HTF). (Largo is required to list as a goal or part of a goal in order to fund planning and
administration costs from CDBG).
Disaster Mitigation, Protection and Recovery (SL-3): Assist the community of Largo prior to,
during and after a community emergency and/or disaster event to prepare and/or mitigate
loss, protect during an event, and aid with recovery.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
This evaluation compares the planned outcomes from the FY 2020-21 Action Plan to the actual
outcomes at the mid-year point funded through CDBG, HOME, SHIP and HTF and through
affordable housing density bonuses in carrying out the City's first year if its 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan:
Projected / Estimated Actual (mid-year evaluation)
Housing (DH-1):
Construction of 15 rental units / 45 units completed through density bonuses for 120%
Area Median Income (AMI) households and 55 more units in process (50 for 120% AMI
and 5 for 80% AMI)
Construction of 5 homeowner units / 3 units in process to serve 80% AMI
Rehabilitate 12 housing units / 3 units completed and 9 units in process
Direct Financial Assistance to 10 households for purchasing a home / 2 units completed -
These increase in housing prices has limited the housing stock for new homebuyers.
The City increased its award amount last year and is working on continued marketing
efforts.
Neighborhoods (SL-3):
Public Facility Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit that assist 755 households (Low/Moderate Income Area) / 755 households will
be assisted through the Washington Avenue NW Sidewalk and Lighting project, of which
Annual Action Plan 3
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)58.28% are low/moderate income. This project is in the bid phase and expected to be
completed by the end of the fiscal year.
Demolish Two Slum and Blight Buildings / This project has been on hold due to reduced
staffing levels. The demolition program will be developed once full staffing is available.
Supportive Services – Public Services (DH-1):
Public Service activities other than housing that benefit at least 85 people / The funded
public services subrecipients have assisted 200 Largo households this year, 150 of which
have been through homeless shelters, 5 with legal services, 19 with senior services, 14
with mental health services and 12 with housing counseling.
Supportive Services – Public Facility Improvements (SL-1):
No projects were planned for this goal in the first year of the Action Plan.
Planning & Administration (SL-1): N/A
Disaster Mitigation, Protection and Recovery (SL-3):
Outcomes were not identified to allow flexibility to address pandemic-related needs.
Funding is planned to be used to address unfunded projects from the CDBG-CV
application cycle for food distribution to assist households during the pandemic. The
City is finalizing contracts with two agencies for these services.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The Action Plan was developed following the guidelines of the City's Citizen Participation Plan,
adopted June 1988 and amended June 2020. The Citizen Participation Plan details the
mechanisms for engaging the public in the planning process for the Consolidated Plan and
Action Plan.
The Citizen Participation Plan requires public hearings to be held throughout the stages of
Consolidated Plan/Action Plan development, including a pre-planning hearing and adoption
hearing. The City also utilizes its Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) as a platform
for ongoing citizen input throughout the development of these plans. The CDAB consists of
Largo residents that represent different areas of the City as well as a variety of income levels.
Representation from the CDBG Target Area is also on the CDAB.
Annual Action Plan 4
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Largo's pre-planning public hearing was held in partnership with Pinellas County on February 3,
2021 to obtain input from public agencies and residents that serve both Largo and countywide
areas. To accommodate social distancing, the meeting was held in person with a virtual
attendance option. The City continues to regularly participate in the Funder's Council for the
Pinellas County Continuum of Care (CoC) to stay informed on needs for the homeless system,
data and outcomes. City staff also participated in monthly meetings with funding agencies
throughout the County to coordinate pandemic response and program funding. Additional
details regarding citizen participation used in preparing the Action plan are included in the
Consultation and Citizen Participation sections of this Action Plan.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
Comments received related to the continued need for affordable housing, senior services, and
eviction prevention. It was also noted there is a need for additional family shelter beds in the
county. There was also inquiries about continued rent assistance, which has since opened
through additional federal funding provided through Pinellas County. The homeless shelters
also indicated an increase in higher/multiple needs to address with individuals and families to
get them back into permanent housing. Agencies also indicated difficulty with an increase in
rental application restrictions which is creating and increased barrier for homeless individuals
and families to get back into housing or for households to move to more affordable housing.
Comments received from the public both at the Community Development Advisory Board
meeting and through internet-based advertising about input being sought for the Action Plan
both related to the need for continued or increased mental health services.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not
accepting them
All comments received were considered in the development of the plan.
7. Summary
The Action Plan was developed in alignment with the Housing Division’s Vision to Empower
People to Live in Vibrant, Inclusive Neighborhoods through its Mission to Build Community
through Housing, Neighborhoods and Supportive Services.
Annual Action Plan 5
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated
Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Table 1- Responsible Entities
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Largo
CDBG Administrator Largo Community Development
Department
HOPWA Administrator Pinellas County Community Development Dept.
HOME Administrator Pinellas County Community Development Dept.
HOPWA-C Administrator Pinellas County Community Development Dept.
2. Narrative
The City of Largo serves as the lead agency for its CDBG funding. Pinellas County acts as the
lead agency for the Pinellas County HOME consortium and is responsible for the development
of the Consolidated Plan. Largo completes the entitlement consortium member component of
the Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan to address the needs and goals for the CDBG
grant program for which it receives funding directly from HUD.
3. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Arrow Woodard, Housing Manager
Housing Division/Community Development Dept.
PO Box 296
Largo, FL 33779-0296
Email: awoodard@largo.com or housing@largo.com
Phone: (727) 586-7489 ext. 7212
Annual Action Plan 6
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The Annual Action Plan was developed as a result of an ongoing process of consultation and
coordination to ensure that all residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to help shape
the goals and objects for the plan. The Action Plan process included consultation with
stakeholders and community agencies through public meetings, City staff attending agency
meetings, and review of related published plans and reports.
The City of Largo Citizen Participation Plan requires public meetings be held to obtain citizen
comments, that a public period of not less than 30 days is allowed for citizen comment, and
that timely responses to citizen inquires is provided. In addition to the required public hearings,
the City utilized its Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) for feedback and
recommendations throughout the process of developing these plans. The CDAB consists of
residents that live in various areas of the City, including the CDBG Target Area. The City also
participated in a joint pre-planning meeting with Pinellas County to obtain input from citizens
and agencies. This meet was offered virtually and in-person to allow flexibility for participation
during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance
coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private
and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).
Largo's Housing Division facilitated monthly jurisdiction/funder agency meetings monthly
throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic to enable the funding entities to stay informed on
community needs, trends, and share information about how each organization was allocating
funding for a coordinated response. The City's Community Development Department has
worked closely with the Pinellas Housing Authority, Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas
County, the local Street Outreach team and local Enriching Lives through Mental Health team to
connect residents who are homeless, on the verge of being displaced or have unstable living
situations. The Housing Authority provided a list of their priority voucher programs that the
City can use as reference to help residents in need of housing. The Housing Authority has
indicated one of the main issues they are seeing is the lack of housing units accepting Housing
Choice Vouchers. The Housing Authority is working to expand the number of units accepting
vouchers and likewise the City's new Housing Opportunities Work Group is also seeking to
enhance information on its website and in other materials to better explain the Housing Choice
Voucher Program and how it can benefit a landlord to accept such vouchers.
Annual Action Plan 7
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)In additional to Largo's internal Homeless Task Team, which is seeking to proactively address
street homelessness, Largo also convened a new work group in partnership with Pinellas
County Sheriff's Office, Homeless Leadership Alliance and the City of Pinellas Park to develop
proactive solutions for reducing the cyclical use of Safe Harbor jail diversion/homeless shelter
through more stable outcomes to permanent housing. This group is also developing
recommendations for reducing impacts on emergency services utilized by clients at Safe
Harbor. The group will be looking at components such as income, health, mental health, and
housing when developing solutions.
3. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address
the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless
individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and
unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Largo has representatives serving on the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board and on
various sub-committees, such as the Funder's Council (which helps establish funding priorities
and reviews data outcomes of the homeless system), annual Point-in-Time Count sub-
committee, and various other work groups throughout the year. Funding priority discussions at
the Funder's Council indicated more affordable housing, expansion of wrap-around case
management services, and improved access to employment as top priorities. The Funder's
Council also indicated that although many of the homeless programs prioritize families, there is
a larger need for re-housing homeless individuals.
Largo convened its own Homeless Work Group over the past three years to find out more about
the dynamics of homelessness in Largo. The Work Group determined that the individual street
homeless population is Largo's highest priority in terms of unmet homeless needs. The City
started a Homeless Street Outreach Team (one police officer pared with a social worker)
midway through FY 2019-20 and has continued the program since. This team works full time on
connecting street homeless individuals with housing, shelter and services.
The City provided pandemic rent and mortgage assistance through December 2020. Currently,
assistance is being provided by Pinellas County for renters. The City's Housing Division
continues to share information on assistance and job connections to clients who utilized the
City's rent program previously.
Annual Action Plan 8
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)4. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the
jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop
performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and
activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Largo does not receive ESG Funds. However, Consortium member agencies have
consulted with the CoC on a regular basis to determine priority needs for allocation of ESG
funds in accordance with the CoC as well as feedback for the Consolidated Plan. City staff
regularly attends Homeless Leadership Board (CoC) Funder's Council meetings to participate in
funding prioritization discussions. Largo also convened (and continues to convene) monthly
virtual meetings with the local jurisdictions and other funding agencies to coordinate use of
funds and identify community needs. Largo obtains information about how ESG funds are
being allocated through these monthly meetings.
5. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the
process and consultations
See Table 2 on next pages.
Annual Action Plan 9
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Table 2- Agencies, Groups, Organizations who Participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Public Housing Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The Pinellas County Housing Authority Director participated on monthly
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What jurisdiction/agency calls through the early months of the Pandemic. The Housing
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Authority indicated there was a need for more housing units to accept Housing
areas for improved coordination? Choice Vouchers.
2 Agency/Group/Organization WESTCARE GULF COAST FLORIDA, INC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Westcare Gulfcoast Florida attended the February 3, 2021
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Feeding Tampa Bay
Agency/Group/Organization Type Food Distribution/Food Bank
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from Feeding Tampa Bay attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES D.O.S.P.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Annual Action Plan 10
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from Catholic Charities attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options. The agency has had a flood of referrals for rapid re-housing and eviction
areas for improved coordination? prevention. There is approximately $500,000 coming from St. Petersburg and
Pinellas County for additional funding for rapid re-housing and prevention. The
homeless shelters are seeing the hardest to serve clients - individuals with severe
disabilities and many other obstacles to getting them into permanent housing and
employment. There is a need for more permanent supportive housing.
5 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from Habitat for Humanity attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options. The representative shared information on the homeownership gap for
areas for improved coordination? African Americans and People of Color based on the 2020 Regional Equity Report.
6 Agency/Group/Organization National Foundation for Debt Management
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from National Foundation for Debt Management attended the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What February 3, 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or person attendance options. The representative indicated that they are seeing
areas for improved coordination? more barriers put up to get people into housing - whether it be with evictions on
Annual Action Plan 11
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
their history, poor credit, or poor rental records.
7 Agency/Group/Organization PERSONAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What attended the February 3, 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or attendance and in-person attendance options.
areas for improved coordination?
8 Agency/Group/Organization Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from the Juvenile Welfare Board attended the February 3, 2021
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
9 Agency/Group/Organization Starting Right, Now
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from Starting Right, Now attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
Annual Action Plan 12
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
10 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Homes Solutions
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from Neighborhood Home Solutions attended the February 3,
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or attendance options.
areas for improved coordination?
11 Agency/Group/Organization RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC - THE GRACE HOUSE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Religious Community Services (d/b/a Hope Villages of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What America) attended the February 3, 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or attendance and in-person attendance options. The representative stated that it is
areas for improved coordination? critical to continue preventing evictions as it is more difficult to people back into
housing after. He also indicated there is a significant need for affordable housing
and getting homeless people permanently housed quickly. He included that there
is a large gap in available shelter beds for families in the County, as well as a need
for continued wrap-around case management services.
12 Agency/Group/Organization YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Anti-poverty Strategy
Annual Action Plan 13
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from YMCA of the Suncoast attended the February 3, 2021
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
13 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF PINELLAS PARK
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from the City of Pinellas Park attended the February 3, 2021
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
14 Agency/Group/Organization TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the A representative from Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation (recently
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What changed to d/b/a Suncoast Housing Solutions) attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
areas for improved coordination? options.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. - Chore Service Program
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Annual Action Plan 14
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
Briefly describe how the A representative from Pinellas Opportunity Council attended the February 3, 2021
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options. The representative asked for senior needs to be kept as priorities for
areas for improved coordination? funding. Another issue not funding sources for water deposits even if funding may
be available for electric deposits to get people into housing.
16 Agency/Group/Organization St. Pete Beach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Market Analysis
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from City of St. Pete Beach attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options.
areas for improved coordination?
17 Agency/Group/Organization PARC, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from PARC attended the February 3, 2021 Joint Public
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance options.
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
18 Agency/Group/Organization Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Gulfcoast Legal Services attended the February 3, 2021 Joint
Annual Action Plan 15
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or options. The representative indicated there is a continued need for eviction
areas for improved coordination? prevention services linked with rental assistance to avoid evictions/eviction
proceedings. The representative also shared that there is a need for family shelter
space for cases where eviction is not able to be prevented until a family can get
back into housing.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Urban League
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from Pinellas County Urban League attended the February 3,
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or attendance options.
areas for improved coordination?
20 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Empowerment Program
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Homeless Empowerment Program attended the February 3,
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What 2021 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-person
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Agency/Group/Organization Pinellas County Housing Authority
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or attendance options. HEP is providing emergency rental assistance in partnership
areas for improved coordination? with Pinellas County (ESG).
21 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from CASA attended the February 3, 2021 Joint Public Meeting
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What held both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance options.
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
22 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the The City of Largo has had staff continue to participate on the Funder's Council for
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Continuum of Care and facilitated by the Homeless Leadership Alliance (HLA). The
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Homeless Leadership Alliance also participates in the monthly COVID-19
areas for improved coordination? Jurisdictions/Agencies meeting hosted by the City of Largo to stay in contact about
funding needs and resources. A significant amount of funding that goes through
HLA (ESG, other HUD funding) is being used for rapid re-housing and eviction
prevention. The Funder's Council has indicated needs for continued wrap around
case management, expanding the affordable housing stock and strengthening
connections to employment.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)6. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The Federal Communications Commission website was utilized to obtain data on broadband availability. Although one of the
categories listed above, technical issues prevented this agency from being able to be added to the list of agencies above.
Table 3 - Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Homeless CoC Goal: Coordination with Consolidated Plan Entities to (1)Increase Progress toward
Leadership Alliance Ending Chronic Homelessness; (2) Increase Housing Stability; (3)Increase Participants'
income; (4)Increase the Number of Participants Obtaining Mainstream Non-Cash
Benefits; and(5)Use Rapid Re-Housing as a method to reduce family homelessness.
Overlapping Goal: Housing Goal; Supportive Services (Public Services) Goal
Clearwater-Largo City of Largo Plan Goal: Revitalize the Clearwater-Largo Road CRD area through economic
Road CRD Plan Community development, reduction of slum and blight, creation of additional housing stock and
Development preservation of the existing housing stock, and invest in community and infrastructure
improvements. Overlapping Goals: The Housing and Neighborhoods Goals place
priority in the CDBG Target Area. The City's CDBG Target Area overlaps this district.
West Bay Drive CRD City of Largo Plan Goal: Revitalize the West Bay Drive CRD area through economic development,
Plan Community reduction of slum and blight, creation of additional housing stock and preservation of
Development the existing housing stock, and invest in community and infrastructure improvements.
Overlapping Goals: The Housing and Neighborhoods Goals place priority in the CDBG
Target Area. The City's CDBG Target Area overlaps this district.
Largo SHIP Local City of Largo Plan Goal: Create local partnerships to expand the production of and preservation of
Housing Assistance Housing Division affordable housing, to further the housing element of the local government
Plan comprehensive plan specific to affordable housing, and to increase housing-related
employment. Overlapping Goal: Housing Goal
Tri-City Special Area City of Largo Plan Goal: Create an attractive, sustainable and economically vital urban destination
Plan that incorporates a higher degree of mixed uses, density and accessibility to multiple
modes of transportation. Overlapping Goal: Housing, Neighborhoods
Affordable Housing Pinellas County & The draft Affordable Housing Compact will be brought to local jurisdictions'
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Compact Local Jurisdictions Commission and County Commission in 2021 for adoption. This compact is the start to
a unified commitment to expanding affordable housing. Overlapping Goal: Housing
Largo Environmental City of Largo The current Largo Environmental Action Plan is focused on reducing the environmental
Action Plan impacts of the organization. An update in progress that will seek to reduce
environmental impacts of the City overall. Overlapping Goal: Housing (Housing
programs integrate energy efficient and resiliency components as well as consider
resiliency in location of affordable housing).
7. Narrative
The City of Largo partnered with Pinellas County for a joint public meeting with agencies serving the community. Residents were
invited as well. Pinellas County, City of St. Petersburg, City of Clearwater, City of Pinellas Park, JWB, HLA and various other agencies
have been participating in monthly meetings to identify community needs and update on available financial resources to serve the
community.
The City adopted its three-year plan (Local Housing Assistance Plan) in June 2019, which was consequently submitted and approved
by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. This agency administers the SHIP Program at the State level. This plan identifies the
strategies that will be used to preserve and expand affordable housing, and improve access to housing for Largo residents based on
the goals and priorities set by the State for the SHIP Program. City staff also closely monitored State legislation that would affect or
relate to affordable housing, which may need to be considered in local codes or policy changes.
The City has had representatives serving on the Pinellas County Affordable Housing Work Group. The Work Group has been involved
with the development of an Affordable Housing Compact that will be brought to each of the larger jurisdictions in 2021 to solidify a
united commitment toward expanding affordable housing in Pinellas County, developing toolkits for affordable housing
development and establishing shared goals for the development of affordable housing.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
1. Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Development of the Action Plan is a result of an ongoing process of consultation and
coordination to ensure that all residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to help shape
the priorities for these plans. The Action Plan is also based on the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated
Plan, which was developed through a public participation process to develop the five-year goals
for use of CDBG and related funding sources.
The City of Largo Citizen Participation Plan requires public meetings be held to obtain citizen
comments, that a public period of not less than 30 days is allowed for citizen comment, and
that timely responses to citizen inquires is provided. The required pre-planning meeting was
held in partnership with Pinellas County on February 3, 2021 for local agencies and residents to
provide input for the Plans. A public meeting was also held with the City's Community
Development Advisory Board (CDAB) to obtain input on the priorities for the development of
the Action Plan.
The 30-day public comment period will be held from May 26- June 25, 2021. The final public
hearing for adoption of the Action Plan is tentatively scheduled for July 20, 2021.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received comments
attendance not
accepted
and reasons
1 Public Minorities A joint pre-planning Need for affordable housing, All www.largo.com/housing
Hearing public hearing was held eviction prevention, wrap around comments
Non-English with the City of Largo case management for rapid re- were
Speaking - and Pinellas County on housing programs, family shelter accepted
Specify other February 3, 2021. It was space, and additional resources to during the
language: advertised in the Tampa help people increase their developmen
Spanish, Bay Times and the household income. A comment t of the
Vietnamese Weekly Challenger. was also received from the post on Plan.
Pinellas County also social media relating to the need
Persons with posted notice in Tre for additional mental health
disabilities Magazine (in services especially during the
Vietnamese) and La pandemic.
Non- Gaceta (in Spanish).
targeted/broa Emails were sent to
d community community agencies
and the meeting was
advertised on the City's
website, Largo TV, and
social media. The City's
website also allows the
public notice
information to be
translated into multiple
different languages
directly on the website.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received comments
attendance not
accepted
and reasons
2 Public Non- On March 29, 2021, a One comment was received All
Meeting targeted/broa public meeting was held related to a need for additional comments
d community at the City's Community mental health services. The CDAB were
Development Advisory also recommended approval of accepted
Board (CDAB) meeting. the preliminary allocations of during the
The Community funding toward each of the goals developmen
Development as well as approval to extend t of the
Department presented existing public service subrecipient Plan.
the past performance agreements for another year.
from the program,
expected financial
resources and goals for
the upcoming year.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received comments
attendance not
accepted
and reasons
3 Newspap Minorities The 30-day public To Be Determined To Be www.largo.com/housing
er Ad comment period will be Determined
Non-English advertised on May 26,
Speaking - 2021 and will expire
Specify other June 25, 2021. The
language: notice will be published
Spanish, in the Tampa Bay Times,
Vietnamese Weekly Challenger, on
the City's website and
Non- social media. A hard
targeted/broa copy of the draft Action
d community Plan will be available for
review at Largo Public
Library and Largo City
Hall as well as available
for download from the
City's website. The
City's website translates
the public notice
information into
multiple different
languages.
4 Public Non- The Community To Be Determined To Be
Meeting targeted/broa Development Determined
d community Department will present
the draft CDBG Action
Plan to the City
Commission at at Work
Session on June 8, 2021.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received comments
attendance not
accepted
and reasons
5 Public Non- The final Action Plan will To Be Determined To Be
Meeting Targeted/Broa be brought to the Determined
d Community Community
Development Advisory
Board (CDAB) on June
28, 2021 to obtain final
recommendation to the
City Commission for
approval of the plan.
6 Public Minorities The public hearing for To Be Determined To Be www.largo.com/housing
Hearing adoption of the Action Determined
Non- Plan is scheduled for
targeted/broa July 20, 2021. The
d community public hearing will be
advertised as part of the
30-day public comment
period notice in the
Tampa Bay Times,
Weekly Challenger, City
website, and social
media.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
1. Introduction
Largo will utilize CDBG, any CDBG rollover funds from prior years, County Housing Trust Fund
(HTF), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), City General Funds and HOME funding to
implement the Consolidated Plan and consequent Action Plans.
HOME funding is received by the City through the Pinellas County Consortium. Therefore,
HOME funds are officially listed in Pinellas County's Consolidated Plan and not listed below. The
City anticipates $274,215 in HOME grant, plus $200,000 in program income and $400,000 in
unexpended grant rollover from prior years for a total of $874,215 to be available during the FY
2021-22 Action Plan period, and an additional $1,422,645 available for the consequent four
remaining years of the Consolidated Plan.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Table 4 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: $ Income: $ Resources: $ Available
$ Remainder of
ConPlan
$
CDBG public Acquisition Annual CDBG allocation
- Admin and is provided by HUD.
federal Planning Program income is
Economic estimated by the City of
Development Largo. Expected amount
Housing available for remaining
Public years is based on the
Improvements annual allocation and
Public Services estimated program
income for the
remaining 3 years of the
523,112 200,000 0 723,112 2,169,336 Consolidated Plan.
Other public Acquisition Projected unexpended
- Housing rollover of CDBG funds
federal Public from prior grant year.
Improvements 600,000 0 0 600,000 0
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: $ Income: $ Resources: $ Available
$ Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Other public Acquisition State Housing Initiative
- state Admin and Partnership Program.
Planning The City receives an
Housing annual allocation for
Public Services these funds plus
program income
received from the
outstanding housing
loan portfolio. The final
allocation has not yet
558,264 250,000 500,000 1,308,264 2,424,792 been released.
Other public Admin and The expected allocation
- local Planning for Year 2 includes
Housing $6,700 anticipated in
new program income
from the Pinellas County
Housing Trust Fund, plus
$60,000 in unexpended
rollover from prior year.
No new grant funding is
66,700 0 0 66,700 20,100 expected.
Other public Admin and City of Largo General
- local Planning Fund - subject to final
Public Services adoption by the City
Commission of annual
113,500 0 0 113,500 484,000 budget.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)2. Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private,
state and local funds), including a description of how matching
requirements will be satisfied
The City receives annual SHIP funding from the State of Florida. This program also generates
program income on an annual basis. Even though Pinellas County's Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
has not been identified to receive funding, revenues received as program income from previous
allocations will be used to address the affordable housing goals identified in the plan.
Additionally, should new funding for these resources become available, funds will be used to
continue addressing the affordable housing needs of Largo residents. Private funds available
through local lending institutions will be leveraged by Federal funds in the Affordable Housing
Development and Downpayment Assistance Programs as well as for the purchase of new
homes. Some of the capital projects include collaboration in federal funding from other local
jurisdictions to enable the project to come to fruition.
The City also utilizes density bonuses for the development of affordable housing, which can be
used to leverage private investment for affordable housing. Penny IV is a new source of funds
that can be pursued by a developer for additional funding for affordable housing and economic
development projects. These funds are accessed through Pinellas County.
3. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the
jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City maintains a publicly owned land inventory. Most of the properties contain City
facilities, parks or preservation land. The City will evaluate publicly owned land on a continuous
basis to evaluate potential use for affordable housing.
4. Discussion
In the event that additional funds become available, projects listed on the Alternate Projects
List may be funded. If funding available is less than the estimated amounts, funding will be
decreased in proportional amounts to the amounts included in the Action Plan, except in the
case where a project cannot come to fruition if the dollar amount is reduced (for example, if a
capital project is funded for the full amount and cannot be accomplished with a lesser amount).
The Notice of Funding Availability issued for the FY 20-21 application cycle for Public Services
indicated that funding awards would be for a one-year period, with up to two additional year
funding extensions. The FY 21-22 Action Plan includes utilizing a contract extension with these
public service agencies for FY 21-22.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)The amount of CDBG Rollover funds is an estimate at the time of CDBG Action Plan adoption.
Actual available rollover funding will be allocated to the Affordable Housing Development
Program, Housing Rehabilitation, Public Facilities Improvements (unfunded or underfunded
subrecipient projects or projects identified in the CDBG Target Area, Greater Ridgecrest Target
Area or High Point Target Area) and/or Slum and Blight Removal.
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Table 5 – Goals Summary
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
1 Housing 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Housing CDBG: $157,634 Rental units constructed:
Homeless AREA CDBG Rollover:18 Household Housing
Non-Homeless (CLRD/WBD) $550,000 Unit
Special Needs Largo Citywide County HTF: Rental units rehabilitated:
$66,03010 Household Housing
SHIP: $1,231,938Unit
Homeowner Housing
Added: 2 Household
Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10
Household Housing Unit
Direct Financial Assistance
to Homebuyers: 20
Households Assisted
2 Neighborhoods 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG TARGET Neighborhoods CDBG: $170,000 Public Facility or
Community AREA CDBG Rollover: Infrastructure Activities
Development (CLRD/WBD) $50,000 other than Low/Moderate
High Point Income Housing Benefit:
Target Area 200 Persons Assisted
Greater Buildings Demolished: 2
Ridgecrest Buildings
Target Area
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
3 Supportive Services - 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Supportive CDBG: $119,300 Public service activities
Public Services Homeless AREA Services Local General
other than Low/Moderate
Non-Homeless (CLRD/WBD) Fund: $113,500Income Housing Benefit:
Special Needs Largo Citywide SHIP: $8,000
85 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 125
Households Assisted
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter: 100
Persons Assisted
4 Supportive Services - 2020 2024 Homeless Largo Citywide Supportive CDBG: $131,556 Public Facility or
Public Facility Non-Homeless Services Infrastructure Activities
Improvements Special Needs other than Low/Moderate
Non-Housing Income Housing Benefit:
Community 1015 Persons Assisted
Development
5 Administration 2020 2024 Administration CDBG TARGET Housing CDBG: $144,622 Other: 1 Other
AREA Neighborhoods County HTF:
(CLRD/WBD) Supportive $670
Largo Citywide Services SHIP: $68,326
6 Emergency 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Housing CDBG: $0 Other: 1 Other
Mitigation, Public Housing AREA Neighborhoods
Protection & Homeless (CLRD/WBD) Supportive
Recovery Non-Homeless Largo Citywide Services
Special Needs High Point
Non-Housing Target Area
Community Greater
Development Ridgecrest
Other assistance as Target Area
needed based on
type of disaster
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