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Community Development
The City of Hot Springs receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement grantee of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. As the responsible entity, the Planning & Development Department applies for, administers, monitors and reports according to federal regulations.
COVID-19 Response Document Amendments
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted in response to the growing effects of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. The act included two phases of additional Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG-CV) totaling $572,399 for the City of Hot Springs to carry out response and relief activities. Amendments to the 2020 Annual Action Plan are required in order to expedite the use of these funds in the prevention of, response to and relief of COVID-19. For more information, to attend a public teleconference meeting on December 10th at 1:00pm, or to submit a comment please contact CDBG Administrator Michelle Sestili at msconsulting@outlook.com or (501) 276-7934.
Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan serves as a comprehensive planning document discussing Hot Springs community development and housing needs with particular emphasis on decent housing, a suitable living environment, assisting and preventing homelessness, addressing special needs of members of the community, and expanding economic opportunities particularly for low- to moderate-income persons.
Community Development Block Grant Policies
Amendment to Prior Plan Years to Reallocate Funds
- 2020 Substantial Amendment to 2017, 2018 and 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plans for COVID-19 Public Services for public review
- 2019 Substantial Amendment to Prior Plan Years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- 2019 Amendment to Reallocate Unspent Funds to Fair Housing Activities
- 2018 Substantial Amendment to Prior Plan Years 2014, 2017 & 2018
- 2017 Substantial Amendment to Prior Plan Years 2014 2015 & 2016
- 2016 Substantial Amendment to Prior Plan Years 2011 2013 2014 2015 & 2016
- 2015 Substantial Amendment to Prior Plan Years 2011 2012 2013 and 2014
The City of Hot Springs receives funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant program. Annual expenditures are described in an Annual Action Plan each year. An amendment is necessary to allow the change in use of HUD funding (24 CFR Section 91.505). The purpose of an amendment is to (1) delete activities which will not be completed; (2) delete activities that become ineligible; and/or (3) reallocate unspent funds from projects that were cancelled or completed under budget.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- 2019 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report CAPER
- 2018 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- 2017 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report CAPER
- 2016 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report CAPER
- 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report final
- 2013 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report final
- 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report