Community Needs Survey & Consolidated Plan 2021-2025

2021-2025 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey

Purpose of the Consolidated Plan

The City of Kettering receives funding annually from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. One of the requirements for receiving such allocations is the development of a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development to provide policy direction for the next five years of funding decisions. In general, the Consolidated Plan is guided by three overarching goals that are applied according to the community's needs:

To provide Decent Housing by preserving existing affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers to housing, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs, and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing.
To provide a Suitable Living Environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents throughout the cities, increasing housing opportunities and encouraging reinvestment in struggling neighborhoods.
To expand Economic Opportunities through more jobs that pay self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability, and the empowerment of LMI persons and households to achieve self-sufficiency.

This Consolidated Plan corresponds to the next five program years, which begin January 1, 2021, and ends December 31, 2025. Three primary federal funding resources are discussed.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): The primary objective of this program is to develop urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for LMI persons. Funds can be used for a variety of activities, including housing rehabilitation and construction, homeownership assistance, lead-based paint (LBP) detection and removal, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities and infrastructure, removal of architectural barriers for persons with disabilities, public services, rehabilitation of commercial or industrial buildings, and loans and grants to businesses. You can learn more about CDBG at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlIGkM6Qu70
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME): The HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing for LMI households. HOME funds can be used for activities that promote affordable rental housing and homeownership by LMI households, including rehabilitation and construction, homebuyer assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance. Learn about HOME through their FAQ guide at: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CPD/documents/HOME-FAQs.pdf. The City of Kettering will apply for HOME dollars through the State of Ohio. These are called CHIP funds.

Click https://publicinput.com/J4767 for a short version of the survey if you only have time for a few questions.

***If you only have one-minute: text* CONPLAN to 512-580-8850 *to get a survey by text - we really want to hear from you.***

Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

In addition to the overarching goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, the development of the Consolidated Plan is guided with the requirement of meeting one of the three National Objectives which are the foundation of the HUD programs:

Benefitting low and moderate-income persons;
Addressing slum or blight; or
Meeting a particular urgent community development need.

The Kettering Consolidated Plan describes the priority community development needs eligible for assistance under the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, including an assessment of housing, homelessness, public facilities, infrastructure improvements, public services, accessibility, historic preservation, economic development, and planning needs. The Consolidated Plan includes both long-term and short-term community development objectives that have been developed to address the goals of the CDBG, ESG, and HOME Programs, while meeting the National Objectives, all to be realized through the execution of the Consolidated Plan.

Evaluation of past performance

The City of Kettering's past performance in the administration and implementation of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs has fulfilled the requirements of the federal legislation that created these programs. Through years of effective planning, partnership, and monitoring, the programs have facilitated affordability for decent housing, availability and accessibility of a suitable living environment, the sustainability of a suitable living environment, and accessibility to economic opportunities in the greater-Dayton area. At the end of each program year, the City of Kettering each prepares the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER identifies funds expended and activities undertaken throughout the program year to meet the goals established within the Consolidated Plan. The City of Kettering strives to meet the goals established in the Consolidated Plan and ultimately improve the lives of the citizens they serve.

Summary of the citizen participation process and consultation process

The City of Kettering will use surveys, virtual meetings, questionnaires, phone calls, and emails to engage residents, stakeholders, and sub-recipients. These will be used to find out about what is important in Kettering's low to moderate-income neighborhoods and low to moderate-income households.

Summary of public comments

Public comments will be accepted throughout the process and period end dates will be announced.

Identifying Priorities and Needs

The City of Kettering is seeking to identify priority needs and goals in order to determine funding priorities for the next five years.

You can assist the City by telling us how to best utilize our CDBG and HOME/CHIP funds in our community. What has changed in our community and what the priority needs should be the CDBG and HOME/CHIP funds utilized in the City of Kettering? The survey below will take about 5 minutes of your time.

Below, please participate in the Community Needs Survey -and-

Register for the next Public Meeting!

JAN 27

First Public Meeting for 2021 thru 2025 Consolidated Plan

Wed, Jan 27 2021 10:00 AM

Participate by phone: 512-580-8850 Meeting code: 6617

Text CONPLAN2125 to 512-580-8850

Email O560@publicinput.com

3600 Shroyer Rd. Map

Five Year Consolidated Plan Meeting for 2021 to 2025. The First Meeting will review the past performance and discuss the process for planning the next consolidated plan.

Comments

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What is your five-digit zip code?

This helps us to know whether we have reached all areas of Kettering.

What is your age?

Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

Over 75

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your race/ethnicity?

White

89%

Multi-Racial

Black or African-American

American Indian or Alaska Native

I prefer not to answer

Asian

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

Closed to responses | 56 Responses

Select the option that best describes you:

I live in Kettering

83%

I work in Kettering

22%

I am a stakeholder who cares about what happens in Kettering

16%

I work for the City of Kettering

10%

I am retired

10%

Other

I am a stakeholder who cares about the region

I work for a sub-recipient of Kettering's Community Development Funds

I am unemployed

I am a student

I am a Kettering business owner

Closed to responses | 58 Responses

* If you live in Kettering, do you rent or own your current home?

Own

78%

Not Applicable

13%

Rent

Closed to responses | 68 Responses

* If you live in Kettering, are there school-age children in your household?

47%

Yes

37%

Not Applicable

16%

Closed to responses | 68 Responses

Which four of the programs from the list are most important to your household?

Recreation

42%

Property Maintenance

39%

Housing Rehabilitation

29%

Infrastructure Improvements

27%

Affordability of Housing

25%

Job Creation & Retention Programs

25%

Brigid's Path ( facility for addicted babies )

22%

Digital Connectivity

17%

Homebuyer Assistance

16%

Senior Services

16%

Emergency Repairs

16%

Child care

14%

Facade Improvements

13%

Food Assistance

10%

Fair Housing Assistance

Start up Business Assistance

Substance Abuse Programs

Additional Rental Housing

Accessibility Improvements

Foreclosure Prevention

Additional For Sale Housing Inventory

Other

Transportation

Lead Remediation

Other:

Business Loans

Employment Assistance

Closed to responses | 93 Responses

What community factors have the greatest NEGATIVE impact on your quality of life? Please rank your answers by clicking on the most important factor, and then the next, so they appear in order of importance.

Closed to responses | 51 Responses

* What community factors have the greatest POSITIVE impact on your quality of life? Please rank your answers by clicking on the most important factor, and then the next, so they appear in order of importance.

Closed to responses | 56 Responses

What has changed in the last five years that has substantially changed the fabric of Kettering? How has it affected low to moderate-income households and neighborhoods?

Statements will pop up and you will either strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree or strongly agree.

To help us understand what’s important to you, we’d like you to share if you disagree or agree with a few statements.

After you’ve reviewed 10 statements, you can go left to disagree or right to agree.

Consensus is a crowd-sourced prioritization tool built to help communities understand viewpoints that are shared across many people.

With a better understanding of what viewpoints are shared, we can start on common ground and work towards solutions that meet the greatest need.

Are there are any neighborhoods or places in Kettering you are concerned about in terms of neighborhood livability or other factors that can begin to deteriorate a neighborhood? Please choose that location in Kettering on the map.

You can explain why you picked the location or locations in the comments.

Put the budget criteria in the order you think they should be funded. Put the most important one first and the least important should be at the bottom of the list.

Closed to responses | 66 Responses

Are there any groups, organizations, or key individuals that we should be sure to engage in the planning process?

Closed for Comments

Would you like to answer more in-depth questions about Kettering or your neighborhood or tell us more directly about a need or project you have envisioned?

Yes

Other

Closed to responses

If you would like to stay informed about the outcome of this survey, participate in a public meeting (virtually or by phone) or give input in some other way, please provide your contact information.

How would you prefer to get information about the Consolidated Plan? (Check all that apply):

Kettering Website

62%

Social Media

44%

Direct Email

33%

Direct Mail

18%

Public Input Website

15%

Text

10%

Closed to responses | 39 Responses

How has the Coronovirus Pandemic affected Kettering? Housing? Businesses? Jobs? Schools?

Closed for Comments

What services should be available in Kettering to assist the community as it tries to rebuild post pandemic?

To help us understand what’s important to you, we’d like you to share if you agree or disagree with a few statements.

After you’ve reviewed any statements, you’ll have the option to add your own for others to consider.

Consensus is a crowd-sourced prioritization tool built to help communities understand viewpoints that are shared across many people.

With a better understanding of what viewpoints are shared, we can start on common ground and work towards solutions that meet the greatest need.

Documents

2019 map of LMI block groups in Kettering. .pdf 2019 map of LMI block groups in Kettering. .pdf AFFH-Fact-Sheet-The-Fair-Housing-Planning-Process-Under-the-AFFH-Rule.pdf Ages 5-17 in poverty Kettering Schools.pdf Ages 5-17 in poverty Kettering Schools.pdf Appendix I (11 x 17 paper).pdf Appendix II-X (8.5 x 11 paper).pdf Census Tract Drilldown (Final, May 27 2014).pdf CoK Community Needs Survey 2019 for 2020 - Google Forms.pdf Data Report from CPD Maps.xlsx Families and People in Poverty by Type of Family 2017 and 2018.xls Kettering ConPlan2125 1st Public Meeting.pptx Kettering Housing Market Analysis (Final, May 19 2014).pdf map with housing data.pdf map with housing data.pdf Median Income Map.pdf Median Income Map.pdf MIVRPC ECONOMIC BASE ASSESSMENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMPARED TO OHIO.jpg Online Housing Market Analysis.pdf Online Housing Market Analysis.pdf People in Povery by Selected Characteristics 2017 and 2018.xls percent of residents by 30, 50, 80 AMI.xlsx percent owner occupied units affordable by AMI.xlsx percent rental units affordable by AMI.xlsx Public Notice no1 ap.docx regprof-equityregionalprofile.pdf renter units affordable to AMI %.mhtml Selected Measure of Household Income Dispersion 1967 to 2018.xls Selected Measures of Equivalence Adjusted Income Dispersion 1967 to 2018.xls U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts_ United States basic demographic data.pdf

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Community Needs Survey & Consolidated Plan 2021-2025

Community Needs Survey & Consolidated Plan 2021-2025

2021-2025 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey

***If you only have one-minute: text* CONPLAN to 512-580-8850 *to get a survey by text - we really want to hear from you.***

Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

Below, please participate in the Community Needs Survey -and-

Register for the next Public Meeting!

First Public Meeting for 2021 thru 2025 Consolidated Plan

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