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Executive Summary

The City of Bayonne, NJ, has prepared an Annual Action Plan for the third year (July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023) of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024). This plan outlines the city’s intended use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address housing and community development needs for low- and moderate-income households. The City’s Department of Community Development will administer the CDBG Program. The Annual Action Plan details objectives such as preserving affordable housing, improving infrastructure and public facilities, supporting non-profit facilities and public services, and addressing the needs of homeless and special needs populations. The estimated CDBG allocation for Bayonne in 2022 is $1,456,930, although official allocations from HUD have not yet been announced. Adjustments to the budget will be made proportionately across the entire budget if necessary, once official allocations are released. The plan also summarizes the citizen participation process, public comments received, and the various agencies and organizations consulted in its preparation. Activities to foster and maintain affordable housing include residential redevelopment projects requiring a minimum of 10 percent of residential units as affordable. Bayonne has also instituted an “Affordable Housing Trust Fund” that requires residential developers to make a payment to the trust fund equal to one percent of the project’s cost, or two percent for non-residential developers. The draft Plan was made available to the public on the City website on April 22, 2022. The City did not receive any citizen comments during the 30-day public review period, which was from April 22, 2022 through May 22, 2022.

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Bayonne, New Jersey 


 
 
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Executive Summary  
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 
1. 
Introduction 
The City of Bayonne, NJ has prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan to identify housing and community 
development needs and to develop specific goals and objectives to address those needs over a five-year 
period.  The Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the City covers the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 
2024.  The Annual Action Plan presented here covers the third year of this 5-year period, specifically 
from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. 
The Annual Action Plan sets forth the goals and objectives for the period and is a continuation of efforts 
begun in the first two years of the 5-year cycle to address needs identified in the current Consolidated 
Plan. More specifically, this Annual Action Plan details the City’s planned use of Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
Development (HUD). 
The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan stipulates that the City’s Department of Community Development will 
administer the CDBG Program. 
The FY 2022 Annual Action Plan describes to HUD and to our stakeholders how the City of Bayonne 
intends to use CDBG funds to meet community needs. The funds are intended to provide low and 
moderate-income households with viable communities by addressing one of HUD’s three objectives; 1. 
Provide decent housing, 2. Create a suitable living environment, and 3. Create economic 
opportunities.  Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, roads and 
infrastructure, housing rehabilitation and preservation, development activities, public services, 
economic development, planning and administration. 
Program outcomes are designed to show how each activity benefits the community or people served. All 
activities must provide one of the following benefits; 1. Improved Availability / Accessibility, 2. Improved 
Affordability or 3. Improved Sustainability. 
Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to Bayonne in 2022 to address the needs outlined 
in this Plan are estimated to be $1,456,930.  At the time of public review, HUD allocations have not been 
officially announced.  This draft plan is written based on estimated allocations.  Once official allocations 
are announced, if the City needs to make adjustments to their budget in order to match the official 
allocation, they will do so proportionately across the entire budget.  
 
 


 
 
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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. 
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. 
All activities funded in the 2022 Program Year will support at least one objective from the following list: 
1. Preserve existing affordable housing through the Housing Rehabilitation Program 
2. Maintain and improve the infrastructure, including water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, storm water 
facilities that impact homeowners 
3. Maintain and improve public facilities, including parks and recreation facilities; make handicap 
accessibility improvements as needed 
4. Maintain and improve non-profit facilities that serve low-mod and at-risk residents, including 
food pantries and facilities for victims of domestic violence  
5. Ensure that quality public services in support of youth development, public health, employment 
and housing needs are available to low-income residents 
6. Continued support of services to those individuals and groups with special needs, such as 
disabled adults and the elderly 
7. Support activities that address the needs of the Homeless and Non-homeless Special Needs 
Populations, especially in the areas of prevention and of transitioning to independent living 
8. Execution of anti-poverty efforts that support and build upon existing programs, relate to 
economic development efforts and integrate job training and placement, welfare to work 
initiatives and other programs aimed at improving opportunities for economic self-sufficiency 
9. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing 
3. 
Evaluation of past performance  
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or 
projects. 
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. 
Bayonne's CDBG program has remained compliant with spending deadlines by focusing efforts of the 
City and its partners on the timely and compliant use of CDBG funds.  COVID-related delays have 
impacted the City’s CDBG program, however program staff remain committed and focused on timely 
use of funds. That focus will continue in the 2022 Program Year. 


 
 
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Successful and popular services from previous years have been continued in 2022. Examples include the 
Senior Bus program, support for youth programs operated by the Bayonne Youth Center and Bayonne 
Family Community Center, and support for special needs populations, including United Cerebral Palsy 
and Victory Hall. A program to improve facilities of non-profits serving the low-mod income population 
has also been continued from previous years. 
Bayonne continues its commitment to further affordable housing through the Housing Rehabilitation 
Program, support for services to address homelessness and funding fair housing activities.    
4. 
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process  
Summary from citizen participation section of plan. 
The City of Bayonne administration maintains an ongoing dialogue with its constituents and 
organizations representing various groups within Bayonne. One of the benefits of doing so is an ongoing 
awareness on the part of the City of the needs of Bayonne's residents. Some of those needs fall within 
the parameters of the CDBG program and are reflected in this Annual Action Plan. 
In addition to this ongoing, sometimes informal, community assessment process, there are, of course, 
more formal channels for citizens to provide input into this Plan. Typically, the City would hold Public 
Hearings in City Hall, a totally accessible facility, that would be attended by individuals and 
representatives of community organizations.  In 2020 and 2021 and again in 2022, given the risks and 
realities of the Coronavirus pandemic, City Hall access has been limited to the public.  The City has 
remained committed to public participation despite necessary Coronavirus restrictions, moving all 
CDBG-related documents online and hosting virtual public hearings and focus groups as part of their 
annual planning process.   
As far as consulting with other entities, the City maintains an ongoing relationship with more than 40 
other municipalities, government agencies, school districts and community service organizations via e-
mail, conference calls, face-to-face meetings, and conferences. Again, this continuous, if sometimes 
informal, interaction allows Community Development staff to stay abreast of community needs and 
opportunities. As noted, this process is supplemented with a more formal information gathering effort, 
specifically through the public hearings and through the inclusion of a needs assessment portion of the 
City's application that service providers use to request CDBG funding. 
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. 
The public comments that the City received have received as part of this process were all through the 
public hearing held on January 13, 2022.  The consensus of comments received at the public hearing and 


 
 
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through the needs assessment portions of applications for CDBG funding, is that there continue to be 
unmet needs in the Bayonne community that have increased due to the impacts of Coronavirus on the 
rate of unemployment, food insecurity, social isolation and educational youth programming.  
Participants are satisfied with the direction that the City’s CDBG program is taking.   
6. 
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them 
All comments were accepted and considered in the preparation of this plan. 
7. 
Summary 
Through familiarity with the community, consultation with residents and organizations and knowledge 
of the parameters of the CDBG program, the City of Bayonne has developed a plan that directs CDBG 
resources to activities that address needs in a compliant, efficient and effective manner. 


 
 
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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. 
Agency Role 
Name 
Department/Agency 
Lead  Agency 
BAYONNE 
  
CDBG Administrator 
BAYONNE 
Community Development 
HOPWA Administrator 
  
  
HOME Administrator 
  
  
HOPWA-C Administrator 
  
  
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies 
 
Narrative 
The City Council, through the Department of Community Development, has the ultimate responsibility in assuring that the priority needs of the 
Consolidated Plan are met.  The Department provides the funding and technical assistance to the non-profit housing developers and service 
providers, and City agencies and authorities for projects that meet the needs documented in the plan.  The City’s housing and community 
development programs are administered by the Department of Community Development, working with a number of other City agencies, county 
offices, and not-for-profit service providers.  
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information 
Samantha Howard, Executive Director, Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation, 555 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002; 201-437-7229 ext. 
19; showard@beof.org 
 
 


 
 
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1. 
Introduction 
The City of Bayonne developed this Annual Action Plan with input from public, private, non-profit and 
for-profit organizations, the same components that come together to implement plans and provide 
benefits to Bayonne's low- and moderate-income residents. The collaborative approach employed by 
the City has proven to be a valuable tool in eliciting input that would not otherwise be available.  This 
development process synthesized diverse ideas and approaches into a comprehensive and coherent 
planning document and set of strategies that address the community needs of the city in a clear and 
logical fashion. 
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)). 
The City's housing and community development programs are administered by the Department of 
Community Development, working with a number of other City agencies and not-for-profit service 
providers. The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation, Bayonne Family Community Center, 
Bayonne Mental Health, Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation and more 
all provide various public services, including mental health, case management/service referrals and 
emergency assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. The City has worked closely with local 
non-profit organizations to actively encourage cross-sector collaboration and innovation in providing 
housing and services for low- and moderate-income persons.  
Both the City and the Bayonne Housing Authority coordinate their efforts and activities to ensure 
adequate and efficient service in the areas of public housing and housing assistance. The Bayonne 
Housing Authority manages the public housing units and Section 8 program on a day-to-day basis. Also, 
the City Department of Community Development maintains a positive relationship with the builders, 
developers and financial institutions in the County and the region. This collaborative approach has 
assisted in the creation of affordable housing projects throughout the City. 
A number of other agencies, organizations and programs are consulted with respect to providing 
services and assistance to the City’s low- and moderate-income residents. The NJ Department of 
Community Affairs provides technical and financial assistance through various housing programs.  The 
Hudson County Board of Social Services and the Department of Human Services provide counseling 
programs for homeless persons and emergency assistance.  The Comprehensive Emergency Assistance 
System (CEAS) Committee coordinates homeless strategies and programs countywide.  Though these 
entities and the CEAS in particular, work well together, there are opportunities for improved 
coordination and communication. All agencies involved in these efforts are seeking new ways to better 
serve their target populations and the general public.  


 
 
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The City of Bayonne, as the administrator of the CDBG funds, works closely with non-profit 
organizations, the school and college districts, private sector organizations, such as banks, contractors 
and developers, and other government entities to address the community objectives outlined in this 
plan.  These organizations also contributed to this plan in various ways:  
• 
Participation in the focus group and public hearing.  
• 
Individual conversations were held with various stakeholders who were unable to attend a 
 public hearing or focus group. 
The Bayonne Community Development Program maintains ongoing relationships with its 
 municipal, agency and community-based partners through ongoing dialogues, application 
 processes, formal meetings and less formal settings. This frequent interaction with the varied 
 components of the City allows the CD Program to complete both big picture, long-term planning and to 
assist in day-to-day implementation of those plans. 
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. 
In New Jersey, the state requires that each county establish a Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) 
 to coordinate the provision of all human/social services in the county. The state further requires that a 
 Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System (CEAS) subcommittee be established in each county, 
 specifically to coordinate the provision of services and housing to the homeless.  
Bayonne is a participant in the Jersey City-Bayonne-Hudson County Continuum of Care, known as the 
Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness (HCAEH). 
HCAEH is a consortium of homeless housing, shelter, consumers, advocates and government 
representatives working together to shape countywide planning and decision making.  The HCAEH is led 
by the Hudson County Division of Housing and Community Development. 
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 Bayonne does not receive ESG funds but consults with Hudson County through the CoC and 
CEAS organizations to help the County determine how best to use ESG resources. 
2. 
Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and 
consultations 


 
 
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 
1 
Agency/Group/Organization 
City of Bayonne Planning Department 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Planning organization 
Grantee Department 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Housing Need Assessment 
Economic Development 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various 
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs. 
2 
Agency/Group/Organization 
The City of Bayonne, Department of Community Development 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Housing 
Services - Housing 
Services-Children 
Services-Elderly Persons 
Other government - Local 
Grantee Department 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Housing Need Assessment 
Market Analysis 
Economic Development 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various 
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs. 
3 
Agency/Group/Organization 
WINDMILL ALLIANCE, INC 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Children 
Services-Elderly Persons 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 


 
 
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What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Homelessness Strategy 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
4 
Agency/Group/Organization 
Urban Enterprise Zone 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Planning organization 
Business Leaders 
Civic Leaders 
Grantee Department 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Economic Development 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various 
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs. 
5 
Agency/Group/Organization 
Bayonne Housing Authority 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
PHA 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Housing Need Assessment 
Public Housing Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities. 


 
 
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Agency/Group/Organization 
Community Day Nursery 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Children 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Market Analysis 
Anti-poverty Strategy 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
7 
Agency/Group/Organization 
Bayonne Family Community Center 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Children 
Services-Elderly Persons 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Market Analysis 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
8 
Agency/Group/Organization 
United Cerebral Palsey 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 


 
 
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What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Market Analysis 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
9 
Agency/Group/Organization 
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Education 
Services-Employment 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Economic Development 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
10 Agency/Group/Organization 
Jewish Community Center 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Elderly Persons 
Services-Health 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 


 
 
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
11 Agency/Group/Organization 
Bayonne Youth Center 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Children 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities. 
12 Agency/Group/Organization 
Bayonne Community Mental Health Center 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Health 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 


 
 
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Bayonne Department of Health 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Health 
Other government - Local 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various 
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs. 
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HUDSON MILESTONES 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
15 Agency/Group/Organization 
Wallace Temple 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Health 
Neighborhood Organization 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 


 
 
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
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Sunflower Adult Day 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
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Bayonne PAL Day Care Center Inc. 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Children 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 


 
 
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The Waterfront Project, Inc. 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services - Housing 
Service-Fair Housing 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Housing Need Assessment 
Public Services 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
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Garden State EPISCOPAL CDC 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Housing 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Housing Need Assessment 
Public Services 
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
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victory hall 
Agency/Group/Organization Type 
Services-Persons with Disabilities 
What section of the Plan was addressed by 
Consultation? 
Non-Homeless Special Needs 


 
 
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of 
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal 
conversation; the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder 
meeting and a community survey to solicit input on community needs and 
priorities.  This organization's application for CDBG funding also included a 
description of community needs. 
 
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting 
To the best of its ability, the City has been in contact with all known agencies and organizations involved in activities that are relevant to CDBG 
activities and programs. 
 
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan 
Name of Plan 
Lead Organization 
How do the goals of your Strategic 
Plan overlap with the goals of each 
plan? 
Continuum of Care 
Hudson County Department of Community Development 
Goals are the same. 
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts 
 
Narrative 
 


 
 
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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 
 
This Annual Action Plan resulted from a process of consultation and citizen participation.  Citizens, not-for-profit organizations and other 
interested parties were afforded a variety of opportunities to: receive information about the meetings, participate in virtual public hearings, 
comment upon the plan and its amendments, and register complaints about the plan and its amendments. 
The City of Bayonne complied with the citizen participation requirements of the regulations by doing the following: Following a Citizen 
Participation Plan; Publishing informational notices about the Action Plan prior to public hearings;  Holding a public meeting in an accessible 
place at a convenient time after providing reasonable notice; Publishing a summary of the Action Plan; Making the Action Plan available for 
public examination and comment for a period of at least thirty (30) days; Providing citizens, public agencies and other interested parties 
reasonable access to records regarding any uses of CDBG funds in prior years; and considering the views and comments of citizens, and 
preparing a summary of those views for consideration with the Annual Action Plan submission. 
A public hearing of the participants and interested parties was held on January 13, 2022, following a published public notice.  The meeting was 
held virtually.  The floor was opened for comments and questions.  All questions were responded to at the meeting. 
The City also made the draft Action Plan available to the public on the City website.  
On April 22, 2022 the draft Plan was made available to the public for review on the City’s website. The City did not receive any citizen comments 
during the 30-day public review period, which was from April 22, 2022 through May 22, 2022. 
The public is further informed through local media descriptions of the program and possible usage of funds. The Mayor discussed the CDBG 
program in his regularly published column in the local newspaper.  Council hearings are broadcast on local cable television, as are discussions 
with program officials or service providers on occasion.    
 


 
 
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Citizen Participation Outreach 
Sort Order 
Mode of Outreach 
Target of Outreach 
Summary of  
response/attendance 
Summary of  
comments received 
Summary of comments 
not accepted 
and reasons 
URL (If 
applicable) 
1 
Public Meeting 
Non-
targeted/broad 
community 
10 members of the 
public attended to 
ask questions at the 
Virtual Public Hearing 
on January 13, 2022. 
In addition to 
logistical questions 
answered, all public 
comments that the 
City received as 
part of the public 
hearing were 
affirmative as to 
the direction that 
the City's CDBG 
program has taken. 
All comments were 
accepted. 
  
2 
Newspaper Ad 
Non-
targeted/broad 
community 
No comments were 
received. 
No comments were 
received. 
No comments were 
received. 
  
3 
30-Day Public 
Review 
Non-
targeted/broad 
community 
No comments were 
received. 
No comments were 
received. 
No comments were 
received. 
  
4 
Public Meeting 
Non-
targeted/broad 
community 
TBD 
No comments were 
received. 
No comments were 
received. 
  
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Expected Resources 
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) 
Introduction 
The City of Bayonne's estimated 2022 CDBG allocation is $1,456,930.  At the time of public review, HUD allocations have not been officially 
announced.  This draft plan is written based on estimated allocations.  Once official allocations are announced, if the City needs to make 
adjustmets to their budget in order to match the official allocation, they will do so proportionately across the entire budget.  
Anticipated Resources 
Program 
Source of 
Funds 
Uses of Funds 
Expected Amount Available Year 1 
Expected 
Amount 
Available 
Remainder 
of ConPlan  
$ 
Narrative Description 
Annual 
Allocation: 
$ 
Program 
Income: 
$ 
Prior Year 
Resources: 
$ 
Total: 
$ 
CDBG 
public - 
federal 
Acquisition 
Admin and 
Planning 
Economic 
Development 
Housing 
Public 
Improvements 
Public Services 
1,456,930 
0 
0 1,456,930 
2,913,861 
Expected amount for remainderof 
Con Plan is approximately 2times 
the Year 3 allocation 
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table 
 
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how 
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The City provides only a portion of the cost of activities: affordable housing, public facilities/infrastructure or public services. CDBG funds for 
public services activities is matched with numerous state funding sources and local donations. Most public facilities /infrastructure projects are 
primarily funded through state grants and City Bonds with CDBG being local match or providing for a funding gap. 
Even the City’s housing rehabilitation program guidelines require that homeowners pay for any rehabilitation costs in excess of the program 
limits.  Housing Rehabilitation program repayments are used to enhance program resources. 
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs 
identified in the plan 
Publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that will be used to address the needs identified in this plan consists of right-of-
way’s that are part of the street reconstruction activity and city parks in eligible residential areas. 
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Annual Goals and Objectives 
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) 
Goals Summary Information  
Sort 
Order 
Goal Name 
Start 
Year 
End 
Year 
Category 
Geographic 
Area 
Needs Addressed 
Funding 
Goal Outcome Indicator 
1 
Affordable 
Housing 
2020 2024 Affordable Housing 
Citywide 
Provide Safe, 
Affordable Housing 
Opportunities 
CDBG: 
$180,000 
Rental units rehabilitated: 4 
Household Housing Unit 
Homeowner Housing 
Rehabilitated: 6 Household 
Housing Unit 
2 
Public Service 
Programs 
2020 2024 Non-Housing 
Community 
Development 
Citywide 
Public Service 
Programs 
CDBG: 
$230,128 
Public service activities other than 
Low/Moderate Income Housing 
Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted 
3 
Public Facilities 
2020 2024 Non-Housing 
Community 
Development 
Citywide 
Public Facilities 
CDBG: 
$346,975 
Public Facility or Infrastructure 
Activities other than 
Low/Moderate Income Housing 
Benefit: 1500 Persons Assisted 
4 
Public 
Improvements 
2020 2024 Non-Housing 
Community 
Development 
Low/mod 
areas 
Public Infrastructure 
CDBG: 
$455,768 
Public Facility or Infrastructure 
Activities other than 
Low/Moderate Income Housing 
Benefit: 1500 Persons Assisted 
5 
Fair Housing 
2020 2024 Fair Housing 
Citywide 
Fair Housing 
CDBG: 
$65,000 
Other: 1 Other 
6 
Administration 
2020 2024 Administration 
Citywide 
Administration and 
Planning 
CDBG: 
$243,638 
Other: 1 Other 
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Goal Descriptions 
 
1 Goal Name 
Affordable Housing 
Goal 
Description 
Necessary repairs to residential units occupied by income-eligible households, both owner-occupied and rental. 
2 Goal Name 
Public Service Programs 
Goal 
Description 
Through a combination of City departments and private, non-profit partners, the City of Bayonne will use 2021 CDBG 
funds to help provide a wide variety of services to seniors, youth and other low-moderate income residents. 
3 Goal Name 
Public Facilities 
Goal 
Description 
Improvements, including accessibility improvements, to public facilities, including facilities owned by non-profits that 
serve primarily low-mod income residents . 
4 Goal Name 
Public Improvements 
Goal 
Description 
Public infrastructure improvements including streets, water and sewer, parks and other eligible projects in low-mod 
residential areas.  
5 Goal Name 
Fair Housing 
Goal 
Description 
Fair Housing programs and services provided as part of the program administrative cost. 
6 Goal Name 
Administration 
Goal 
Description 
Program Administration other than Fair Housing, which is an administrative cost but listed separately. General 
administration to include program planning, outreach, recordkeeping and reporting. 
 


 
 
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Introduction  
With input from a variety of stakeholders, with data from a variety of sources and with hands-on 
experience in front-line services to the most vulnerable populations in the City, Bayonne plans a mix of 
activities in FY 2022 to address a wide range of challenges for those populations. Housing rehab, 
recreation and child care programming and support for public facilities improvements are just some of 
the approaches to improving neighborhoods, houses and, most importantly, families in Bayonne. 
# 
Project Name 
1 Planning & Administration - 2022 
2 Fair Housing - 2022 
3 Community Day Nursery - 2022 
4 Senior Bus - 2022 
5 Head Start - 2022 
6 HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2022 
7 United Cerebral Palsy - 2022 
8 Trinitas Youth - 2022 
9 Trinitas Addiction Counseling - 2022 
10 Bayonne Youth Center - 2022 
11 Bayonne Family Community Center - 2022 
12 Victory Hall - 2022 
13 PAL - 2022 
14 Waterfront Project Housing Counseling - 2022 
15 Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2022 
16 Garden State Episcopal Homeless Outreach - 2022 
17 Church World Service - 2022 
18 Residential Rehab - 2022 
19 Non-Profit Facilities Fund - 2022 
20 Infrastructure Improvements - 2022 
Table 7 – Project Information 
 
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved 
needs 
In allocating CDBG funds, the City endeavored to fund activities that were deemed to have the greatest 
benefit to residents in a timely, efficient manner. The aim was to provide benefits in coordination with 
other support structures so as to avoid redundancy. 
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the following criteria: 
- Meeting the statutory and regulatory requirements of the CDBG Program. 
Obstacles to meeting underserved needs are addressed in Section AP-85 Other Actions. 
- Meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income residents 
- Focusing on low- and moderate-income areas or neighborhoods 
- Coordination and leveraging of resources 
- Response to expressed needs 
- Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and 
- The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success. 


 
 
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1 
Project Name 
Planning & Administration - 2022 
Target Area 
Low/mod areas 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Administration 
Needs Addressed 
Administration and Planning 
Funding 
CDBG: $260,000 
Description 
Planning and administration of the CDBG program, including 
planning, outreach, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and 
affordable housing efforts. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Properly implementing the City's CDBG program will benefit 
thousands of low and moderate-income residents, as specified 
within each project that follows.  
Location Description 
Administration is from 555 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne as well as 
630 Avenue C in Bayonne but the benefits are citywide. 
Planned Activities 
Planning and administration of the CDBG program, including 
planning, outreach, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and 
affordable housing efforts. 
2 
Project Name 
Fair Housing - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Fair Housing 
Needs Addressed 
Fair Housing 
Funding 
CDBG: $65,000 
Description 
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-
income individuals. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least 100 residents are expected to benefit from the Fair Housing 
component of program administration. 
Location Description 
Administration is from 555 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne as well as 
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Planned Activities 
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-
income individuals. 
3 
Project Name 
Community Day Nursery - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $35,000 
Description 
Operating support for a program that provides day care to pre-
school children primarily from low- and moderate-income families. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Approximately 50 families, the majority of whom will have 
household incomes of 80% or less of the Area Median Income. 
Location Description 
593 Broadway, Bayonne 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a program that provides day care to pre-
school children primarily from low- and moderate-income families. 
4 
Project Name 
Senior Bus - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $24,787 
Description 
Operating support for a senior bus that operates throughout the 
City. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least 500 unduplicated senior or disabled Bayonne residents from 
throughout the City will benefit from this service. 
Location Description 
Bus travels throughout Bayonne, providing seniors with 
transportation to medical appointments, shopping and more. 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a senior bus that operates throughout the 
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Project Name 
Head Start - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $18,000 
Description 
Support for operations of Head Start centers. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
150 children from low- and moderate-income households. 
Location Description 
Head Start centers are located at 21 W. 8th Street and 557 Kennedy 
Boulevard with an imminent move to 239 Avenue A, all in Bayonne, 
NJ. 
Planned Activities 
Support for operations of Head Start centers. 
6 
Project Name 
HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $10,000 
Description 
Operating support for a program that assists homeless shelters, 
victims of domestic violence and food pantries as well as counseling 
and employment training and opportunities for the clients of those 
facilities. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Approximately 500 individuals, including homeless, those at risk of 
homelessness and victims of domestic violence. 
Location Description 
184 Hobart Ave., Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Windmill Alliance's HIGHWAYS program supports various homeless 
shelters, food pantries and shelters for domestic violence victims as 
well as providing counseling and employment training and 
opportunities for the clients of those facilities. 


 
 
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Project Name 
United Cerebral Palsy - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $22,000 
Description 
Operating support for an organization that assists severely disabled 
adults. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
5 severely disabled adults. 
Location Description 
721 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for an organization that assists severely disabled 
adults. 
8 
Project Name 
Trinitas Youth - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $12,000 
Description 
Operating support for organization that provides counseling services 
to emotionally disturbed children and their families. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Approximately 25 residents from low- and moderate-income 
households. 
Location Description 
601 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for organization that provides counseling services 
to emotionally disturbed children and their families. 
9 
Project Name 
Trinitas Addiction Counseling - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 


 
 
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Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $12,000 
Description 
Operating support for organization that provides addiction 
counseling services. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Approximately 10 residents from low- and moderate-income 
households. 
Location Description 
601 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for organization that provides addiction 
counseling services. 
10 Project Name 
Bayonne Youth Center - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $10,000 
Description 
Operating support for after-school programming for youths from 
low- and moderate-income families. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
25 youth from low- and moderate-income households. 
Location Description 
524 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for after-school programming for youths from 
low- and moderate-income families. 
11 Project Name 
Bayonne Family Community Center - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $20,000 


 
 
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Description 
Operating support for a residential service program in which they 
assist the clients with social service needs such as medical 
appointments, work programs, transportation needs etc. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
50 low and moderate-income families. 
Location Description 
259 Avenue E, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a residential service program in which they 
assist the clients with social service needs such as medical 
appointments, work programs, transportation needs etc. 
12 Project Name 
Victory Hall - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $6,000 
Description 
Operating support for a program that provides activities for 
developmentally disabled adults. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
40 developmentally disabled adults and their families. 
Location Description 
74 W. 46th St., Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a program that provides activities for 
developmentally disabled adults. 
13 Project Name 
PAL - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $25,000 


 
 
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Description 
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and 
serving primarily low- and moderate-income families. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least 150 children, primarily from low- and moderate-income 
households. 
Location Description 
550 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and 
serving primarily low- and moderate-income families. 
14 Project Name 
Waterfront Project Housing Counseling - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $15,000 
Description 
Operating support for a housing counseling program. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least 10 residents of Bayonne with household incomes of 80% or 
less of AMI. 
Location Description 
Operated from 830 Bergen Ave., Jersey City with educational 
workshops and client meetings at senior housing sites, community 
centers and other locations in Bayonne. 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a housing counseling program. 
15 Project Name 
Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $2,000 
Description 
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides 
nutritional education along with food. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 


 
 
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Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
100 low and very low income residents of Bayonne, including 
homeless individuals. 
Location Description 
392 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides 
nutritional education along with food. 
16 Project Name 
Garden State Episcopal Homeless Outreach - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $10,000 
Description 
Operating support for a program that conducts street outreach 
activities for unsheltered homeless individuals and families 
throughout Hudson County, including Bayonne. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least 50 homeless individuals in Bayonne. 
Location Description 
Office is at 118 Summit Ave., Jersey City but program activities will 
take place in areas of Bayonne known to be frequented by the 
homeless. 
Planned Activities 
Operating support for a program that conducts street outreach 
activities for unsheltered homeless individuals and families 
throughout Hudson County, including Bayonne. 
17 Project Name 
Church World Service - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Service Programs 
Needs Addressed 
Public Service Programs 
Funding 
CDBG: $5,000 
Description 
Employment and job readiness services 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 


 
 
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Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
15 Bayonne low- and moderate-income residents 
Location Description 
Office is located at 26 Journal Square in Jersey City, but services will 
be provided in Bayonne. 
Planned Activities 
Employment and job readiness services  
18 Project Name 
Residential Rehab - 2022 
Target Area 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Affordable Housing 
Needs Addressed 
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities 
Funding 
CDBG: $180,000 
Description 
Loans for repairs to housing units, both owner-occupied and rental, 
inhabited by income-eligible residents. Funding includes amounts for 
repairs plus project delivery costs. 
Target Date 
12/31/2023 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
At least (((((10))))) households, all at 80% or less of AMI. 
Location Description 
Program available throughout Bayonne. Exact locations to be 
determined. 
Planned Activities 
Loans for repairs to housing units, both owner-occupied and rental, 
inhabited by income-eligible residents. Funding includes amounts for 
repairs plus project delivery costs. 
19 Project Name 
Non-Profit Facilities Fund - 2022 
Target Area 
Low/mod areas 
Citywide 
Goals Supported 
Public Facilities 
Needs Addressed 
Public Facilities 
Funding 
CDBG: $725,143 


 
 
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Description 
Facility-improvement grants to local non-profit organizations that 
are open to the public and serve as a venue for services to the City's 
low- and moderate-income residents, either by virtue of being 
located in a low-mod area or from a limited clientele standpoint of 
presumed benefit or documented income. 
Target Date 
6/30/2024 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
Exact numbers won't be determined until the facilities are selected 
but at least 500 low- and moderate-income residents will benefit 
from improvements to the non-profit facilities that provide them 
with services. 
Location Description 
To be determined. 
Planned Activities 
Facility-improvement grants to local non-profit organizations that 
are open to the public and serve as a venue for services to the City's 
low- and moderate-income residents, either by virtue of being 
located in a low-mod area or from a limited clientele standpoint of 
presumed benefit or documented income. 
20 Project Name 
Infrastructure Improvements - 2022 
Target Area 
Low/mod areas 
Goals Supported 
Public Improvements 
Needs Addressed 
Public Infrastructure 
Funding 
:  
Description 
Street reconstruction and park improvements in eligible low-mod 
areas of the City. 
Target Date 
6/30/2024 
Estimate the number 
and type of families that 
will benefit from the 
proposed activities 
While the location of the improvements has not been determined 
yet, it is reasonable to assume that it will be an eligible service area 
with at least 1,000 residents, the majority of whom will be low-mod 
income. 
Location Description 
To be determined. 
Planned Activities 
Street reconstruction and park improvements in eligible low-mod 
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) 
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and 
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed  
assistance will be directed  
It is expected that all activities except for Infrastructure Improvements will benefit eligible Bayonne 
residents from throughout the City. This is reflective of the fact that seniors, income-eligible 
homeowners, youth and other beneficiaries reside all across the City. The only other potential exception 
is the non-profit facilities fund, which could potentially benefit the residents of a low-mod service area 
rather than eligible residents from throughout the City. This won't be known until specific non-profits 
are selected for assistance. 
Geographic Distribution 
Target Area 
Percentage of Funds 
Low/mod areas 
77 
Citywide 
23 
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution  
 
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically  
The geographic distribution described above allows Bayonne to adhere to its funding allocation 
principals, specifically: 
* abiding by CDBG regulations 
* putting the most resources where the greatest need is 
* using resources in the most efficient and effective manner. 
Discussion 
See above. 
 


 
 
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Introduction 
The City has completed their update to the Analysis of Impediments, and has identified a number of barriers to affordable housing, including the 
deteriorated condition of some housing units, environmental problems and the high cost of remediating them, and low-income levels that make 
affordability a major concern.  The City is attempting to address these issues through community and economic planning initiatives, as well as 
by providing financial assistance for housing repairs. 
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such 
as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and 
policies affecting the return on residential investment 
The City plans to continue funding and marketing the rental component of its residential rehab program. Rental housing was included in the 
program starting in 2016 and it will take continued efforts to make rental property owners aware of the program and the benefits of 
participation.  
Discussion 
Bayonne's proximity to New York City and recent indications of gentrification combine to keep property values very high, often placing 
homeownership beyond the reach of even those whose income is well above the low-mod range. This makes renting the only viable option for 
many and the addition of rental properties into the City's residential rehab program is intended to help provide decent, affordable housing to 
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Introduction 
This section summarizes by various category the anticipated benefits and impacts of the activities 
contained in this Annual Action Plan. The individual goals and aims of these activities are described in 
AP-35 the Projects Section, but this section shows how multiple activities reinforce each other in 
addressing broad areas of community development. 
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs 
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is a lack of funds.  There are many needs in all of 
the areas - public facilities, public services, infrastructure, and economic development – and municipal 
resources go only so far.  In addition, the impacts of Coronavirus have exacerbated the community 
needs, including underserved needs, and the costs to properly address them.  
The City, through both staff and consultants, is constantly looking for additional funding sources to 
address the unmet needs identified in our community. We routinely attract state, federal, regional and 
private funding for improvements and services that aide the community at large and lower income 
neighborhoods and residents in particular. Those efforts will certainly continue during 2021.  This will 
also include seeking out funding for Bayonne from Coronavirus-related funding currently coming down 
from the American Rescue Plan bill, and continuing to stay abreast of new sources of Coronavirus-
related funding that might be available in the future.  
The development of more and better jobs for low- and moderate-income persons would help reduce 
the scale or scope of needs as well. In this vein, the City undertakes economic development projects to 
attract and retain employers and works with local and regional job training entities to enhance 
residents’ work skills. 
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing 
The City has addressed its zoning and land use regulations in an attempt to make them as equitable and 
open as possible.  Development standards, though they sometimes add costs to construction or 
rehabilitation, are necessary for the safety and health of residents.  Efforts have been made to 
streamline and facilitate the permitting process locally. 
It is most important to note that: (1) the City has instituted a requirement that is applicable to 
residential redevelopment projects whereby the redeveloper is required to provide a minimum of 10 
percent of the residential units as affordable, whether they are sales or rental units, and (2) the City 
Council has adopted  an ordinance that establishes an “Affordable Housing Trust Fund” that 
requires residential developers to make a payment to the trust fund that is equal to one percent of the 
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project’s cost.   Bayonne has adopted a Fair Share Housing Plan pursuant to the New Jersey Council on 
Affordable Housing’s (COAH) regulations which include a spending plan for the Affordable Housing Trust 
Funds. 
The City continues to use all available resources including CDBG, HOME, New Jersey State housing 
programs and Federal tax credits to develop affordable housing. 
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards 
Bayonne has approximately 26,800 housing units of which, due largely to the overall age of the housing 
stock, as many as 20,400 units could contain lead-based paint.  
The City has made progress in evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards. As a member of the 
Hudson County HOME Consortium, the City has worked with County staff and has incorporated 
cooperative efforts in the program design to test for lead-based paint. The Community Development 
Office continues to contract with Matric New World Engineering, Inc. to perform (1) lead based paint 
risk assessments on effected properties being rehabilitated with CDBG funds and (2) follow-up with final 
clearance reports. 
Abatement work is currently undertaken by qualified contractors who have completed US HUD and EPA 
lead training courses and outreach is being undertaken to bring in additional contractors. 
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families 
Poverty is very clearly a concern in Bayonne.  Despite a strengthening economy and low levels of 
unemployment at the national and state levels, the City continues to have relatively high unemployment 
(9.8%), and the latest poverty figures indicate that 13.5 percent of the City's population lives in poverty. 
The City has historically taken advantage of all programs that provide assistance to persons living below 
the poverty level and looks to place potential job applicants in entry level positions with various 
businesses that receive financial assistance from CDBG under the Urban Enterprise Zone Program. 
Actions planned to develop institutional structure  
The City Council, through the Department of Community Development, has the ultimate responsibility in 
assuring that the priority needs of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan are met. 
The Department provides the funding and technical assistance to the non-profit housing developers and 
service providers, and City agencies and authorities for projects that meet the needs documented in the 
plan. The City's housing and community development programs are administered by the Department of 
Community Development, working with a number of other City agencies, county ofthe Bayonne Housing 
Authority coordinate their efforts and activities to ensure adequate and efficient service in the areas of 
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not-for-profit service providers. The City is also a member of the Hudson County Consortium. Both the 
City and  
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social 
service agencies 
As a common partner with so many of the public and private housing and social service providers, the 
Bayonne Community Development Program has been a natural conduit for communication and 
interaction among these entities. The CD Program will continue to serve in that capacity while 
respecting the autonomy and uniqueness of each partner. 
Discussion 
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Program Specific Requirements 
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) 
Introduction 
The City of Bayonne has identified all CDBG activities to be undertaken in  FY 2019 in the Projects 
Section, PR-35 and PR-38, including administrative, public services, public facilities and housing 
rehabilitation. 
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)  
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)  
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the 
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in 
projects to be carried out.  
 
 
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next 
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 
0 
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to 
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 
0 
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 
0 
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not 
been included in a prior statement or plan 
0 
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 
0 
Total Program Income: 
0 
 
Other CDBG Requirements  
 
1. The amount of urgent need activities 
0 
 
 
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that 
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period 
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall 
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate 
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 
100.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
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