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DRAFT
FY 2022-2023 ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant Program
Build Community by Investing in Housing, Neighborhoods
and Supportive Services
City of Largo Housing Division: housing@largo.comContents
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .................................................................................... 2
Table 1: Past Performance .................................................................................................................... 4
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 6
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 7
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated ............................................................... 8
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts .................................................................. 11
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ..................................................................................... 13
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach ............................................................................................ 14
Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 19
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) .......................................................................... 19
Table 5 – Goals Summary.................................................................................................................... 22
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ......................................................................................................... 25
AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 26
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ................................................................................ 37
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) ........................................................................ 39
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ................................................................................................ 40
Program Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................. 44
Appendix A: Funding Recommendations (Summary Sheet)
Appendix B: Alternate Projects List
Annual Action Plan 1
2022
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Executive 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 2022-2023 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”. To allow flexibility to
address the community needs through the pandemic or other emergencies or disasters that face the
community, the Plan includes an Emergency Mitigation, Protection and Recovery Goal.
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.
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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)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 use their
operating funds more effectively toward client services, and/or 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 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 in the table below compares the planned outcomes from the 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan to the actual outcomes at the end of FY 20-21, the first complete year of the
Consolidated Plan funded through CDBG, HOME, SHIP and HTF and through density bonuses.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Table 1: Past Performance
Goal Name 5-Year Outcomes Beneficiary Type Goal/Outcome Indicator
Goal (Year 1) Assisted
Housing (DH-1) 84 44 Household Housing Rental Units Constructed
Unit
Housing (DH-1) 10 0 Household Housing Unit Rental Units Rehabilitated
Housing (DH-1) 25 0 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Added
Housing (DH-1) 40 6 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
Housing (DH-1) 50 2 Households Assisted Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers
Neighborhoods 7,890 0 Persons Assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure
(SL-3) Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
Neighborhoods 2 0 Buildings Buildings Demolished
(SL-3)
Supportive Services 425 555 Persons Assisted Public Service Activities other
– Public Services than Low/Moderate Income
(DH-1) Housing Benefit
Supportive Services 625 0 Household Assisted Public Service Activities other
– Public Services than Low/Moderate Income
(DH-1) Housing Benefit
Supportive Services 500 346 Persons Assisted Homeless Persons-Overnight
– Public Services Shelter
(DH-1)
Supportive Services 7,890 0 Persons Assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure
– Public Facility Activities other than
Improvements Low/Moderate Income
(SL-1) Housing Benefit
Emergency 1 0 Other To Be Determined Based on
Mitigation, the Activity and Nature of the
Protection and Disaster
Recovery (SL-3)
• The increase in housing prices has limited the housing stock for new homebuyers. The City
increased its award amounts and added the 121-140% AMI income category under SHIP. The
City is working on developing a program for rental unit rehabilitation, therefore this project has
not started yet. However, the City’s density bonus programs have been successful in adding
affordable units with another 171 affordable units in various stages from site plan review to first
lease-up.
• The Washington Avenue NW Sidewalk and Lighting project had some construction delays and
was completed in FY 2021-22. This project assisted 755 households (Low/Moderate Income
Area) in the CDBG Target Area.
Annual Action Plan 4
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)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.
Largo's pre-planning public hearing was held in partnership with Pinellas County on January 18, 2022 to
obtain input from the 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
participates 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.
A summary will be added based on the 30-day public comment period responses.
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. Any comments received during
the public comment period will be reviewed and considered prior to plan adoption.
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 Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Largo Community Development Dept.
CDBG Administrator Largo Community Development Dept.
HOPWA Administrator Pinellas County Housing & Community Development
Dept. – Community Development
Division
HOME Administrator Pinellas County Housing & Community Development
Dept. – Community Development
Division
HOPWA-C Administrator City of Tampa Housing & Community Development
Dept. – Community Development
Division
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
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Sheera Greene, Housing Grant Specialist
Housing Division/Community Development Dept.
PO Box 296
Largo, FL 33779-0296
Email: sgreene@largo.com or housing@largo.com
Phone: (727) 586-7489 ext. 7216
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 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 meeting was offered virtually and in-person to allow flexibility for participation during the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
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 continued to participate in monthly jurisdiction/funder agency meetings 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 City also convened an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in FY 2020-
2021 to get feedback from representatives from various housing stakeholder representatives. The annual
report with recommendations for improving affordable housing incentives was also considered as part of
developing the Action Plan.
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 eviction
prevention, rapid re-housing, and more affordable housing/permanent supportive housing, 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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)The City started a Homeless Street Outreach Team (one police officer paired 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.
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 monthly jurisdictions meetings.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and consultations
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 Public Housing Needs
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The Pinellas County Housing Authority Special Projects
Agency/Group/Organization was Manager participated the City’s Affordable Housing
consulted. What are the anticipated Advisory Committee and contributed to the
outcomes of the consultation or areas for recommendations for incentivizing and streamlining
improved coordination? affordable housing development in the Committee’s
Annual Report.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Feeding Tampa Bay
Agency/Group/Organization Type Food Distribution/ Food Bank
What section of the Plan was addressed Homelessness Strategy
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from Feeding Tampa Bay attended the
Agency/Group/Organization was January 18, 2022, Joint Public Meeting held both with
consulted. What are the anticipated virtual attendance and in-person attendance options.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Briefly describe how the A representative from Habitat for Humanity attended
Agency/Group/Organization was the January 18, 2022, Joint Public Meeting held both
consulted. What are the anticipated with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
outcomes of the consultation or areas for options.
improved coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed Anti-poverty Strategy
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from the Juvenile Welfare Board
Agency/Group/Organization was attended the January 18, 2022 Joint Public Meeting held
consulted. What are the anticipated both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
outcomes of the consultation or areas for options
improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES (RCS)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Religious Community Services
Agency/Group/Organization was (d/b/a Hope Villages of America) attended the January
consulted. What are the anticipated 18, 2022, Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual
outcomes of the consultation or areas for attendance and in-person attendance options.
improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization PARC, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed Non-Homeless Special Needs
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the A representative from PARC attended the January 18,
Agency/Group/Organization was 2022, Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual
consulted. What are the anticipated attendance and in-person attendance options.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
7 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Briefly describe how the The City of Largo has had staff continue to participate
Agency/Group/Organization was on the Funder's Council for Continuum of Care and
consulted. What are the anticipated facilitated by the Homeless Leadership Alliance (HLA).
outcomes of the consultation or areas for The Homeless Leadership Alliance also participates in
improved coordination? the monthly Jurisdictions/Agencies meetings to stay in
contact about funding needs and resources. The
Funder’s Council and Jurisdictions/Agencies groups held
a joint meeting in which City staff participated that
helped develop the priorities for funding to address
homelessness.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Suncoast Housing Connections
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the A representative from Tampa Bay Community
Agency/Group/Organization was Development Corporation (recently changed to d/b/a
consulted. What are the anticipated Suncoast Housing Solutions) attended the January
outcomes of the consultation or areas for 18,2022 Joint Public Meeting held both with virtual
improved coordination? attendance and in-person attendance options.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Community Law Program, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from Community Law Program, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization was attended the January 18,2022 Joint Public Meeting held
consulted. What are the anticipated both with virtual attendance and in-person attendance
outcomes of the consultation or areas for options.
improved coordination?
10 Agency/Group/Organization Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed Non-Homeless Special Needs
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Two representatives from a Foundation for a Healthy St.
Agency/Group/Organization was Petersburg attended the January 18, 2022, Joint Public
consulted. What are the anticipated Meeting held both with virtual attendance and in-
outcomes of the consultation or areas for person attendance options.
improved coordination?
11 Agency/Group/Organization Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed Non-Homeless Special Needs
by Consultation?
Annual Action Plan 10
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Briefly describe how the A representative from Seniors in Service attended the
Agency/Group/Organization was January 18,2022 Joint Public Meeting held both with
consulted. What are the anticipated virtual attendance and in-person attendance options.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
12 Agency/Group/Organization SALVATION ARMY OF TAMPA, A GEORGIA
CORPORATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the A representative from the Salvation Army attended the
Agency/Group/Organization was January 18,2022 Joint Public Meeting held both with
consulted. What are the anticipated virtual attendance and in-person attendance options.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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:
Leadership Increase Progress toward ending chronic homelessness,
Alliance Increase Housing Stability; Increase participants income;
Increase the number of participants obtaining mainstream non-
cash benefits; and use rapid re-housing as a method to reduce
family homelessness. Overlapping Goal: Supportive Services
(Public Services) Goal
Clearwater-Largo City of Largo Plan Goal: Revitalize the Clearwater-Largo Road CRD area
Road CRD Plan Community through economic development, reduction of slum and blight,
Development creation of additional housing stock and 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 City of Largo Plan Goal: Revitalize the West Bay Drive CRD area through
CRD Plan Community economic development, reduction of slum and blight, creation
Development of additional housing stock and preservation of the existing
housing stock and invest in community and infrastructure
improvements. Overlapping Goals: The Housing and
Annual Action Plan 11
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)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
Assistance Housing Housing Division of and preservation of affordable housing, to further the
Plan housing element of the local government comprehensive plan
specific to affordable housing, and to increase housing-related
employment. Overlapping Goal: Housing Goal
Tri-City Special City of Largo Plan Goal: Create an attractive, sustainable, and economically
Area Plan vital urban destination that incorporates a higher degree of
mixed uses, density, and accessibility to multiple modes of
transportation. Overlapping Goal: Housing, Neighborhoods
Largo City of Largo Largo Environmental Action Plan is focused on reducing the
Environmental environmental impacts of the organization. An update in
Action Plan 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).
Advantage Pinellas Pinellas County, The compact is to have a unified commitment to expanding
Housing Compact Local Jurisdictions affordable housing. Overlapping Goal: Housing
& Agencies
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, Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB), Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (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 FY 2022-2025 three-year plan (Local Housing Assistance Plan) in April 2022 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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
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
January 18, 2022, for local agencies and residents to provide input for the Plans. A public meeting was also
held on January 31, 2022, 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 June 1, 2022- June 30, 2022. The final public hearing
for adoption of the Action Plan is scheduled for July 19, 2022. Any comments received during the public
comment period will be incorporated herein.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If applicable)
Order Outreach Outreach response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
1 Neighborhood Non-targeted/ On January 15, 2022, Suggested improvements: Most improvements will
Meeting broad community Neighbors attended the neighborhood lighting, be taken into
meeting to share their exercise equipment, native consideration during the
Woodrow Park ideas for plantings, dog park design of the project. The
Neighborhood neighborhood/park City will be looking for
improvements. other suitable locations
for a dog park as it was
not deemed suitable in
this location.
2 Public Minorities A joint pre-planning Housing activities such All comments were www.largo.com/housing
Meeting public hearing was held expanding affordable housing; accepted during the
Non-English with the City of Largo addressing gap in development of the plan
Speaking - Specify and Pinellas County on homeownership for African
other language: January 18, 2022. It was
Spanish, advertised in the Tampa American and people of color;
Vietnamese Bay Times and the
Weekly Challenger.
Persons with Pinellas County also
disabilities posted notice in Tre
Magazine (in
Non- Vietnamese) and La
targeted/broad Gaceta (in Spanish).
community Emails were sent to
community agencies and
the meeting was
advertised on the City's
website, Largo TV, and
social media. The City's
website also allows the
Annual Action Plan 14
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)public notice information
to be translated into
multiple different
languages directly on the
website.
3 Public Non- On January 31, 2022, a Board members asked about All comments were
Meeting targeted/broad public meeting was held funding for Washington accepted during the
community at the City's Community Ave/Sidewalk project, also development of the Plan.
Development Advisory inquired when they will be
Board (CDAB) meeting. meeting the community
The Community agencies. Explained that
Development Housing did an application
Department presented cycle a few years back and
the past performance included the ability to do up to
from the program, 2 one-year extensions. Board
expected financial wanted to know if agencies
resources and goals for have requested additional
the upcoming year. money due to the pandemic.
4 Community Non- On Thursday, March 10, The top themes brought up by All comments provided Largo.com/Connect
Conversation targeted/broad the City of Largo hosted a the discussion groups were: were considered in
community Community Conversation Affordable Housing, the need developing the Action
at Largo Public Library for grants/stable funding Plan. The Five-Year Plan
public, local with the theme New sources for non-profits, the calls for additional
organizations, local Year, New Connections. need for physical space for subrecipient public facility
businesses Over 30 community non-profits to increase projects for the following
stakeholders connections and share year of this Action Plan.
representing various resources, workforce hiring, Some of these items are
service areas (civic training and retainment for part of American Rescue
groups, nonprofits, non-profits, transportation Plan Act projects and/or
business support, etc.) and mobility issues. Secondary CDBG-CV (covid) funding.
attended. The group themes were: food
reviewed the findings of access/insecurity, senior
two community-wide services, and the need for
surveys reflecting input more volunteers.
from nearly 700
residents and 100
business
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)owners/managers across
Largo service area, and
shared additional insights
from their experiences as
direct service providers
and community
members themselves.
The survey results and
Community Conversation
discussion will help to
inform decision-making
on City funding priorities
related to Largo's annual
budget and City
partnerships with various
grant programs, as well
as considerations for
how to best focus the
$12.9 million that the
City has received from
the federal government
in American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funds.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)5 Funders Funders Council The City of Largo Top priorities to address All comments were
Council and and local attended a Funders homelessness: considered and reviewed
local jurisdictions Council Jurisdiction for eligibility with the
jurisdictions Meeting on April 7, 2022, -eviction prevention (prep for City’s housing funds.
to discuss challenges when main pandemic rent
with funding, current assistance program runs out)
investment strategies,
and strategy -Rapid Re-Housing (Rent
prioritization for future Deposits/subsidies/case
funding. managers)
-Affordable
Housing/Permanent
Supportive Housing
6 Public Non- The Housing Division will Comments will be added after Comments will be added www.largo.com
Meeting targeted/broad present funding the meeting after the meeting
community recommendations to the
Community
Development Advisory
Board at its regular
meeting on May 23,
2022. The meeting was
advertised on the City’s
website.
7 Public Notice Non-Targeted / A 30-day public comment Comments will be added after To Be Determined
– 30 Day Broad period will run from May the public comment period
Public Community, 26, 2022 – June 24, 2022.
Comment Minority – The notice will run in the
Period African American Tampa Bay Times,
Weekly Challenger and
be posted on the City’s
website for public
comment. A copy of the
draft Action Plan will also
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)be posted at Largo Public
Library and Largo City
Hall.
8 Public Non-Targeted/ The public hearing for Comments will be added To Be Determined www.largo.com/housing
Hearing Broad the Action Plan after the public hearing.
Community Adoption is tentatively
scheduled for July 19,
2022. A copy of the
public hearing notice
will be published in the
Tampa Bay Times 15
days prior to the
meeting. The notice
will also be posted on
the City’s website.
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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)
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 $274,215.54 in HOME grant, plus $280,000 in program income and $600,000 in
unexpended grant rollover from prior years for a total of $1,154,215.54 to be available during the FY 2022-23 Action Plan period.
Anticipated Resources
Table 1- Expected Resources-Priority Table
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Available Remainder
Funds Allocation: Income: $ Resources: of ConPlan
$ $ $
$
CDBG public - Acquisition 523,112 280,000 0 803,112 2,409,336 Annual CDBG allocation is
federal Admin and provided by HUD. Program
Planning income is estimated by the
Economic City of Largo. Expected
Development amount available for
Housing remaining years is based on
Public the annual allocation and
Improvements estimated program income for
Public Services the remaining 2 years of the
Consolidated Plan.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Other public - Acquisition 600,000 0 0 600,000 0 Projected unexpended
federal Housing rollover of CDBG funds from
Public prior grant year
Improvements
Other public - Acquisition 795,492 550,000 500,000 1,845,492 2,690,984 State Housing Initiative
state Admin and Partnership Program. The City
Planning receives an annual allocation
Housing for these funds plus program
Public Services income received from the
outstanding housing loan
portfolio. The final allocation
is $795,492. Anticipating:
$550,000 in program income
and $500,000 in rollover from
prior year grants.
Other public - Admin and 73,400 0 0 73,400 20,000 Pinellas County's Housing
local Planning Trust Fund (HTF) has not been
Housing 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.
Other public - Admin and 140,600 0 0 140,600 281,200 City of Largo General Fund -
local Planning subject to final adoption by
Public Services the City Commission of annual
budget.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)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.
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 another 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.
If appropriate, describe publicly 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. Currently, the City has two lots that were acquired with CDBG funds specifically for
clearance of slum and blight and re-use for affordable housing. The City is in the process of lot donation to non-
profit affordable housing developers to construct the new homes on the lots.
Discussion
Projects may be funded from the Alternate Projects List if additional funding is available or if a funded project is
canceled or delayed beyond the grant year. Factors to be taken into consideration for selecting from the
Alternate Projects list include: priority rank on the list, available funding based on funding caps (ex. Public
Services Cap), eligibility of project for available funding source, and timeframe for completion in relation to the
time period available for expending funds. If available funding 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 completion 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).Annual Goals and Objectives
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Goals Summary Information
Table 5 – Goals Summary
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Area Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Addressed
1 Housing 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Housing CDBG: $637,230 Homeowner Housing
Homeless AREA (CLRD/WBD) CDBG Rollover: Added: 5 Household
Non-Homeless Largo Citywide $425,000 Housing Units
Special Needs County HTF:
Rental Housing Added: 10
$72,730
SHIP: Rental Housing
Rehabilitated: 4
Homeowner Housing
$1,733,443
Rehabilitated: 8 Household
Housing Units
Direct Financial Assistance
to Homebuyers: 14
Households Assisted
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance/Rapid Re-
Housing: 20
2 Neighborhoods 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG TARGET Neighborhoods CDBG: $300,000 Public Facility or
Community AREA (CLRD/WBD) Infrastructure Activities
Development High Point Target CDBG Rollover: other than Low/Moderate
Area $175,000 Income Housing Benefit:
Greater Ridgecrest 400
Target Area
Buildings Demolished: 2
3 Supportive 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Supportive CDBG: $130,260 Public service activities
Services - Public Homeless AREA (CLRD/WBD) Services Local General other than Low/Moderate
Services Non-Homeless Largo Citywide Fund: $140,600
Special Needs
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85
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 125
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter: 100
4 Supportive 2020 2024 Homeless Largo Citywide Supportive CDBG: $0 Public Facility or
Services - Public Non-Homeless Services Infrastructure Activities for
Facility Special Needs Low/Moderate Income
Improvements Non-Housing Housing Benefit: Alternate
Community Projects List
Development
5 Emergency 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG TARGET Housing $0 – Alternate List Other: Alternate Projects
Mitigation, Public Housing AREA (CLRD/WBD) Neighborhoods List
Protection & Homeless Largo Citywide Supportive
Recovery Non-Homeless High Point Target Services
Special Needs Area
Non-Housing Greater Ridgecrest
Community Target Area
Development
Other assistance as
needed based on
type of disaster
6 Administration 2020 2024 Administration CDBG TARGET Housing CDBG: $160,622 N/A
AREA (CLRD/WBD) Neighborhoods County HTF: $670
Largo Citywide Supportive SHIP: $107,049
Services
Goal Descriptions
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Goal Name Housing
Goal Support projects that preserve or expand the affordable housing stock, foster homeownership, and/or expand access to
Description rental housing for low- and moderate-income households, including special needs households and persons exiting
homelessness.
Funding for the HOME program will also be used to fulfill this goal. Since the City receives funding through the Pinellas
County Consortium, planned funding is officially reported in Pinellas County’s Action Plan. However, the City expects to
utilize $1,119,794 in HOME funding to support this goal. Projected units listed below for this goal include utilizing HOME
funding toward achieving these outcomes.
2 Goal Name Neighborhoods
Goal Collaborate with residents and community stakeholders to implement projects that support the Housing Division's Vision
Description of empowering people to thrive in vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods.
3 Goal Name Supportive Services - Public Services
Goal Partner with local agencies to provide housing, homeless and special needs services to help low-and moderate-income
Description residents physically, mentally, and economically thrive in Largo.
4 Goal Name Supportive Services - Public Facility Improvements
Goal Partner with local agencies toa dd, expand or improve public facilities that (will) provide supportive services
Description predominantly to low-and moderate-income clientele/households/areas that will help Largo residents. Projects that
improve energy efficiency to enable services to effectively use their operating funds toward client services, and/or
projects that harden such facilities to improve disaster resiliency would also be supported under this goal.
5 Goal Name Emergency Mitigation, Protection & Recovery
Goal Assist the community of Largo prior to, during and after a community emergency and/or disaster event to prepare and/or
Description mitigate loss, protect during an event, and aid with recovery.
6 Goal Name Administration
Goal Provide the planning and administrative support functions to carry out other programs and projects of the Action Plan.
Description An additional $34,421.54 is anticipated from HOME funding to support Planning and Administration. The amount
available is based on a formula of 10% of the grant plus 2.5% of program income.
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Introduction
The following projects reflect the goals of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The projects are funded
through a combination of CDBG, HOME, County HTF, SHIP and City General Fund. Should funds become
available from unanticipated program income, activities coming under budget, or activities being
canceled, the City has identified an Alternate Projects List. Factors to be taken into consideration for
selecting from the Alternate Projects List include: priority rank on the list; funding restrictions; eligibility
of the project for the available funding source; and the timeframe for project completion in relation to
required funding deadlines for funding sources. These alternate projects are also included within the
Projects section; however, the priority rank is included as an attachment to the Action Plan.
Table 3- Project Information
# Project Name
1 Affordable Housing Development (AHD) (DH-1)
2 Housing Rehabilitation (DH-1)
3 Down Payment Assistance Program (DH-2)
4 Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (DH-1)
5 Rent Deposit & Eviction/Foreclosure Prevention (DH-2)
6 Neighborhood Improvements (SL-3)
7 Slum and Blight Removal (SL-3)
8 Supportive Services - Public Services (SL-1)
9 Supportive Services - Capital Improvements to Public Facilities (SL-1)
10 Planning & Administration
11 CV-Emergency Mitigation, Response and Recovery - Public Services (SL-3)
12 Emergency Mitigation, Protection & Recovery (SL-3)
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The projects identified in this Action Plan directly support the Largo Housing Division's mission: To
Building Community through housing, neighborhoods, and supportive services. Expansion and
preservation of affordable housing remain the highest priority.
Funding availability for public services is limited through the federal and state grants included in the
Action Plan. Although the need for such services is present, public service caps limit how much funding
can be used to support these services. Likewise, CDBG, HOME and SHIP have requirements that can
restrict use of funds to serve critical needs. These limitations include: restrictions on mobile home
repairs, length of time for income certification process makes funding difficult to use for homeless rapid
re-housing and/or eviction prevention, and environmental review process with federal funding can
make it cost prohibitive to provide micro-grants for emergency home repairs for residents. The City
continues to seek grant opportunities that can be used to provide additional support for public services
that can help Largo residents mentally, physically, and economically thrive in the community.
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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Affordable Housing Development (AHD) (DH-1)
Target Area CDBG TARGET AREA (CLRD/WBD)
Largo Citywide
Goals Supported Housing
Needs Addressed Housing
Funding CDBG: $37,230 CDBG Rollover: $357,230 SHIP: $810,623
Description Establish public/private partnerships with non-profit groups, developers, and affordable housing providers
for the creation/preservation of affordable housing units. National Objective: LMH; Eligibility Citations):
570.201(a)(d), 570.202. Objective: Decent Housing; Outcome: Availability/Accessibility. National
Objective, Objective and Outcome are the same for all activities funded through the Affordable Housing
Development Project.
Target Date 9/30/2023
Estimate the number and An anticipated 15 low-and moderate-income households will benefit from the proposed Affordable Housing
type of families that will Development Program funding.
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description This project is not site-specific. Individual activities under this project will have specific sites located as part
of the application process for funding under the Affordable Housing Development Program. However,
countywide, and citywide plans identify areas in Major Activity Centers and along transit corridors as
priority areas for affordable housing sites.
Planned Activities • Affordable Housing Development Program (each site/application for program funds will be
established as an activity). CDBG funding can be used for land acquisition, rehabilitation demolition,
infrastructure, and soft costs for affordable housing development. SHIP funds can be used toward
these items as well as new construction costs.
• Project Delivery Costs for program implementation - staff and overhead costs directly related to
carrying out activities under the Affordable Housing Development Program.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Alternate Projects List (see also Alternate Projects List for Prioritization information)
• Affordable Housing Development (additional funding for planned activities above)
2 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation (DH-1)
Target Area CDBG TARGET AREA (CLRD/WBD)
Largo Citywide
Goals Supported Housing
Needs Addressed Housing
Funding CDBG: $175,000 CDBG Rollover: $67,770 SHIP: $458,570
Description Housing Rehabilitation to preserve rental and owner-occupied housing for low- and moderate-income
households - Rehabilitation projects address code-related housing conditions, improve energy efficiency,
and improve accessibility for people with disabilities. In addition to CDBG, and SHIP, $669,794 is allocated
to this project from HOME funding. National Objective: LMH; National Eligibility Citation: 570.202;
Objective: Decent Housing; Outcome: Availability/Accessibility
Target Date 9/30/2023
Estimate the number and Approximately 8 low- and moderate-income owner-occupied households and 4 renter households are
type of families that will expected to receive assistance through the City's CDBG and SHIP housing rehabilitation programs. An
benefit from the proposed additional 8 units is anticipated to be completed using HOME funds. This program also provides funding for
activities barrier removal for persons with disabilities.
Location Description This program is offered Citywide. Based on data obtained during the Consolidated Plan process, housing in
southwest Largo had one of the highest areas of substandard housing. Targeted marketing efforts will be
used to inform this area of the City about the program.
Planned Activities • Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation (HOME/SHIP)
• Owner or Renter Housing Rehabilitation (CDBG)
• Project Delivery Costs for program implementation -staff and overhead costs directly related to
carrying out activities under the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Alternate Projects List (see also Alternate Projects List for Prioritization Information)
• Owner/Rental Housing Rehabilitation (additional funding)
3 Project Name Down Payment Assistance Program (DH-2)
Target Area Largo Citywide
Goals Supported Housing
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