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1. 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan

2019-2020 Annual Action Plan (PDF)

2. 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan

2021-2022 Annual Action Plan

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE 2021/2022 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City of Sebastian is adopting the Annual Action Plan for entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. 

The City is seeking input from potential stakeholders and the public on the needs of low-income citizens. Approximately $133,517 of regular CDBG funding is available to the City for improvements that benefit low-income citizens of the City. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes:

 1. To benefit low-income persons; 

or 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 

or 3. To meet other community development needs of a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.

A public hearing will be held on June 23, 2021, in City Council Chambers at 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 at 6:00PM or as soon as may be heard thereafter, for community organizations and the public to provide input into the action plan after the public hearing. 

A draft plan has been developed based upon those comments. Based on the public and staff input the activities proposed include needed housing repairs for veterans, elderly, and special needs. The rising cost of construction and the number of applicants for these limited funds has led the City to apply all funds to owner occupied housing rehabilitation. The focus is veterans, elderly and the disabled. Repairs for code, safety and health can be eligible. This will also help the City meet its goal of spending 70% of CDBG funds on LMI benefit. 

The public is invited to review the draft action plan posted on the web at www.cityofsebastian.org or to view hard copy by contacting Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director at phone: (772) 388-8228 or email: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org. Written comments can be provided to Ms. Lisa Frazier by July 22, 2021.

3. 2020-2021 Revised Annual Action Plan

2020-2021 Revised Annual Action Plan (PDF)

 CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE
2020/2021 CDBG REVISED ACTION PLAN

 The City of Sebastian is adopting the 2020/2021 CDBG Revised Annual Action Plan for entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. The City is seeking input from potential stakeholders and the public on the needs of low-income citizens. Approximately $127,095 of Entitlement CDBG Grant funding is available to the City for improvements that benefit low income citizens of the City. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes:

1. To benefit low income persons; or
2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. To meet other community development needs of a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community

A public hearing will be held on March 23, 2022 at 6:00 pm or as soon as may be heard thereafter, for community organizations and the public to provide input into the action plan after the comment period ends. A draft plan has been developed based upon those comments. Activities proposed include housing repairs for veterans, elderly and special needs, and sidewalks and pedestrian paths within the Community Redevelopment Area. 

The public is invited to review the draft revised action plan posted on the web at www.cityofsebastian.org or to view hard copy by contacting Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director at phone: (772) 388-8228 or email: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org.   Written comments can be provided to Ms. Lisa Frazier by March 23, 2022.

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Fair Housing/Disability Access Jurisdiction and Equal Opportunity Employer

4. 2019-2024 Consolidated Plan

2019-2024 Consolidated Plan (PDF)

5. Sebastian Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Application

Sebastian CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Application (PDF)

PUBLIC NOTICE

HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS

THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN DOES HEREBY ANNOUNCE THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION/REPLACEMENT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.

THE CITY IS NOW SOLICITING APPLICATIONS FROM VERY LOW, LOW AND MODERATE INCOME (LMI) HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF HOMES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 No Later than 5:00 PM

 

Program Details

The City of Sebastian is providing housing assistance to owner-occupied households through the CDBG program in order to complete a HUD national objective through the revitalization of conditions in low to moderate income areas. Assistance will be provided in the form of a no interest deferred-payment loan. Only Mobile Homes built after 1996 are eligible. The City has been awarded $106,813.60 and is required to assist a minimum of 2 Households. Below is general information on the application process.
 
(CDBG) Application Process

 Applications are currently available for pick up at the City of Sebastian City Hall located at: 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 or may be downloaded from the website at www.cityofsebastian.org. A copy of the application may be requested from the City of Sebastian CDBG consultant, Guardian CRM, Inc by calling 1-888-428-7393.

 

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 60 days from publication of this ad). Applications will be accepted at City of Sebastian CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Office, located at 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 and time and date stamped to ensure compliance with the application acceptance period. Final application ranking shall be determined by the required guidelines set forth in the City of Sebastian CDBG Housing Assistance Plan (HAP). 

 

All projects must benefit very low (VLI), low (LI), and low to moderate income (LMI) households. To qualify for the program, the property must be within the legal City Limits of City of Sebastian, FL; and must not exceed 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) for the area, as determined by the 2020 Adjusted HOME Income Limits determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

MFI=$69,600	30% MFI	50% MFI	*80% MFI
	VLI	LI	LMI
1 person	$14,650	$24,400	$39,000
2 persons	$17,240	$27,850	$44,600
3 persons	$21,720	$31,350	$50,150
4 persons	$26,200	$34,800	$55,700
5 persons	$30,680	$37,600	$60,200
6 persons	$35,160	$40,400	$64,650
7 persons	$39,640	$43,200	$69,100
8 persons	$44,120	$45,950	$73,550

*Annual Household Income must not exceed this amount (80% MFI) to be eligible for the program

 

For More Information, contact Antonio Jenkins with Guardian CRM:  1-888-482-7393

City of Sebastian is a Fair Housing Community and an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

6. Housing Rehabilitation Program - Contractors' Application Packet

Housing Rehabilitation Program - Contractor’s Application (PDF)

 

NOTICE TO HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACTORS

 

The City of Sebastian has received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the US Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of Housing Rehabilitation for Very Low and Low to Moderate income individuals and families that are found to be income eligible and reside in owner occupied residences within the legal limits of the City Sebastian.   These CDBG funds will be used to assist very low to low median income individuals and families with the rehabilitation of substandard units to bring the units to compliance with code community.  The City is seeking licensed, qualified housing rehabilitation contractors to assist in facilitating the City of Sebastian CDBG program.

 

The CDBG funds allow for minor to substantial repairs to individual housing units qualified as a part of the City of Sebastian CDBG Program.  Rehabilitation will include but not be limited to, correcting all Florida Building Code violations, providing cost effective energy conserving and allowable green features, making the dwelling accessible to handicap and elderly occupants as necessary, and correcting any health and/or safety violations that may be present. All rehabilitation repairs must meet all applicable Federal code requirements, including the minimum Section 8 Housing Quality Standards, all Florida Residential Building Codes, and all applicable city or county codes.

 

If you are a licensed contractor in the State of Florida (general, residential, or other appropriate license for the work) and are interested in bidding for services related to this work, please complete an application packet. www.cityofsebastian.org The City of Sebastian will be hosting a contractor orientation to go over the program details on November 5, 2021, at 4:00–5:30pm at City of Sebastian City Hall Council Chambers. You may obtain an application at the orientation, or request a copy of the application from the City of Sebastian CDBG consultant, Guardian CRM, Inc. 

Should you have specific questions please contact Antonio Jenkins, Project Manager of Guardian at 1-888-482-7393.

 

Vendors must provide proof of workers compensation and liability insurance to be considered for this program.  

City of Sebastian is an equal opportunity employer

 

City of Sebastian is an equal opportunity employer and encourages its approved contractors to employ W/MBE and Section 3 businesses and individuals:

What is a section 3 business or individual?

(Resident)

• Public housing residents including persons with disabilities. 
• Low and very low-income persons who live in the areas where a HUD assisted projected are located.

(Business)

• That is owned by Section 3 residents 
• Employs Section 3 residents or Subcontracts with businesses that provide opportunities to low and very low-income persons.

 

How can individuals and businesses find out more about section 3?

 

• Contact the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity representative at your nearest HUD Office or:
• Download Section 3 information at: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/section3/section3

7. 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (PDF)

8. DRAFT 2020-2021 Consilodated Annual Perfomance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

DRAFT 2020-2021 (CAPER)

9. 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE 2022/2023 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 

The City of Sebastian is adopting its 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to meet entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. The City is seeking input from potential stakeholders and the public on the needs of low-income citizens. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes: 

1. To benefit low-to-moderate income persons; 

or 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;

or 3. To meet other community development needs of a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community 

A public hearing will be held on July 27, 2022, at, 6:00pm or as soon as may be heard thereafter in City Hall Chambers on 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Florida, 32958 for community organizations and the public to provide input into the AAP after the comment period ends. The AAP has been developed based upon those comments. Activities proposed include housing repairs for veterans, elderly and special needs. The public is invited to review the draft AAP online at www.cityofsebastian.org. 

To view a hard copy please contact Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director at phone: (772) 388-8228 or email: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org. The public hearing is being conducted in a disability accessible location. Any person requiring special accommodation (ADA) for a disability at the time of the meeting must call the City at least 72 hours in advance at (772) 589-5330. 

Any person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired (statewide toll-free TDD call in number is 800-955-8771), or any non-English speaking person, or any disabled person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact the person listed above at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. City of Sebastian City Council 

Spanish Version/Versión en Español

AVISO DE PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL CDBG 2022/2023 

La Ciudad de Sebastián está adoptando su Plan de Acción Anual (AAP) 2022/2023 para cumplir con los requisitos de la Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG). La Ciudad está buscando aportes de las partes interesadas potenciales y del público sobre las necesidades de los ciudadanos de bajos ingresos. Estos fondos deben utilizarse para uno de los siguientes fines: 

1. Beneficiar a las personas de ingresos bajos a moderados;

o 2. Ayudar en la prevención o eliminación de barrios marginales o tizón; 

o 3. Satisfacer otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario de una urgencia particular porque las condiciones existentes representan una amenaza grave e inmediata para la salud o el bienestar de la comunidad.

Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 27 de julio de 2022, a las 6:00 p.m. o tan pronto como se escuche a partir de entonces en las Cámaras del Ayuntamiento en 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Florida, 32958 para que las organizaciones comunitarias y el público proporcionen aportes a la AAP después de que finalice el período de comentarios. La AAP se ha desarrollado sobre la base de esos comentarios. Las actividades propuestas incluyen reparaciones de viviendas para veteranos, ancianos y necesidades especiales. 

Se invita al público a revisar el borrador de la AAP en www.cityofsebastian.org. Lisa Frazier, Directora de Desarrollo Comunitario al teléfono: (772) 388-8228 o correo electrónico: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org.

La audiencia pública se está llevando a cabo en un lugar accesible para discapacitados. Cualquier persona que requiera adaptación especial (ADA) por una discapacidad en el momento de la reunión debe llamar a la Ciudad con al menos 72 horas de anticipación al (772) 589-5330. Cualquier persona que requiera un intérprete para personas con discapacidad auditiva o visual (la llamada TDD gratuita en todo el estado es 800-955-8771), o cualquier persona que no hable inglés, o cualquier persona discapacitada que requiera adaptación especial en esta reunión debe comunicarse con la persona mencionada anteriormente al menos cinco (5) días calendario antes de la reunión. 

10. 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 CDBG Amended Annual Action Plans

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 CDBG AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLANS 

The City of Sebastian is adopting Amended 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 Annual Action Plans (AAPs) to meet entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements. The foregoing AAPs are being amended to reflect line-item accounting changes. These changes are not considered substantial amendments, but rather a reflection of a delay in activities due to COVID-19 restrictions. The City is seeking input from potential stakeholders and the public on the needs of low-income citizens. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes: 

1. To benefit low-to-moderate income persons; 

or 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 

or 3. To meet other community development needs of a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community 

A public hearing will be held on July 27, 2022, at, 6:00pm or as soon as may be heard thereafter in City Hall Chambers on 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Florida, 32958 for community organizations and the public to provide input into the AAPs after the comment period ends. Amended AAPs have been developed based upon those comments. Activities proposed include housing repairs for veterans, elderly and special needs and sidewalks and pedestrian malls within the Community Redevelopment Area. 

The public is invited to review the draft Amended AAPs online at www.cityofsebastian.org. To view hard copies please contact Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director at phone: (772) 388-8228 or email: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org. 

The public hearing is being conducted in a disability accessible location. Any person requiring special accommodation (ADA) for a disability at the time of the meeting must call the City at least 72 hours in advance at (772) 589-5330. Any person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired (statewide toll-free TDD call in number is 800-955-8771), or any non-English speaking person, or any disabled person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact the person listed above at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. 

Spanish Version/Versión en Español

AVISO DE PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 CDBG PLANES DE ACCIÓN ANUALES MODIFICADOS 

La Ciudad de Sebastián está adoptando los Planes de Acción Anuales (AAP) 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 modificados para cumplir con los requisitos de la Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG). Los AAP anteriores se están modificando para reflejar los cambios contables de partidas. Estos cambios no se consideran enmiendas sustanciales, sino más bien un reflejo de un retraso en las actividades debido a las restricciones de COVID-19. La Ciudad está buscando aportes de las partes interesadas potenciales y del público sobre las necesidades de los ciudadanos de bajos ingresos. Estos fondos deben utilizarse para uno de los siguientes fines: 

1. Beneficiar a las personas de ingresos bajos a moderados; 

o 2. Ayudar en la prevención o eliminación de barrios marginales o tizón; 

o 3. Satisfacer otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario de una urgencia particular porque las condiciones existentes representan una amenaza grave e inmediata para la salud o el bienestar de la comunidad. 

Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 27 de julio de 2022, a las 6:00 p.m. o tan pronto como se escuche a partir de entonces en las Cámaras del Ayuntamiento en 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Florida, 32958 para que las organizaciones comunitarias y el público proporcionen información sobre los AAP después de que finalice el período de comentarios. Los AAP modificados se han elaborado sobre la base de esos comentarios. Las actividades propuestas incluyen reparaciones de viviendas para veteranos, ancianos y necesidades especiales y aceras y centros comerciales peatonales dentro del Área de Reurbanización Comunitaria. 

Se invita al público a revisar el borrador de los AAP enmendados en línea en www.cityofsebastian.org. Lisa Frazier, Directora de Desarrollo Comunitario al teléfono: (772) 388-8228 o correo electrónico: lfrazier@cityofsebastian.org. 

La audiencia pública se está llevando a cabo en un lugar accesible para discapacitados. Cualquier persona que requiera adaptación especial (ADA) por una discapacidad en el momento de la reunión debe llamar a la Ciudad con al menos 72 horas de anticipación al (772) 589-5330. Cualquier persona que requiera un intérprete para personas con discapacidad auditiva o visual (la llamada TDD gratuita en todo el estado es 800-955-8771), o cualquier persona que no hable inglés, o cualquier persona discapacitada que requiera adaptación especial en esta reunión debe comunicarse con la persona mencionada anteriormente al menos cinco (5) días calendario antes de la reunión.