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Executive Summary
The City of Bayonne has prepared its 2024 Annual Action Plan, covering the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This plan details the intended use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, totaling $1,366,213, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address housing and community development needs. The plan aligns with the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) and focuses on providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and fostering economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. The Annual Action Plan resulted from a process of consultation and citizen participation. Written comments were to be received by June 13, 2024.
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--- Document: Community Development Block Grant 2024 Action Plan: Draft for Public Review Document ---
CITY OF BAYONNE
Community Development Block Grant
Draft for Public Review: 2024 Annual Action Plan
Written comments on the draft Annual Plan should be addressed to
Samantha Howard, City of Bayonne, at Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
or by e-mail to CDBG@baynj.org. All comments received by June 13, 2024 will be considered.
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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 fifth and final year of this 5-year period,
specifically from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
The Annual Action Plan sets forth the goals and objectives for the period and is a continuation of efforts
begun in the first four 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 intended 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 2024 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 2024 to address the needs outlined
in this Plan are $1,366,213.
2.
Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
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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 included in the 2024 Action Plan will support at least one objective from the following list:
1. Preserve existing affordable housing
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.
As detailed in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) the City submits
each year, Bayonne and its community partners regularly bring the benefits of the CDBG program to
thousands of Bayonne residents. It has done so by focusing efforts of the City and its partners on the
timely and compliant use of CDBG funds. That focus will continue in 2024.
Through a concerted effort, Bayonne succesfully made timeliness for the use of CDBG funds on the
annual timeliness test date of May 2, 2024.
As of early April 2024, the City has drawn down more than 90% of CDBG funds allocated to it between
2019 and 2021. Additionally, nearly 50% of 2022 funds have been drawn and more than 15% of 2023
funds have been drawn. The City has also utilized 85% of its CDBG-CV allocation.
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Successful and popular services from previous years have been continued in 2024. Examples include
{{{{the Senior Bus program, support for youth programs 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.
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 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 public meetings 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 11, 2024, following a
published public notice. 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 and in print form at
Bayonne City Hall.
On May 13, 2024 the draft Plan was made available to the public for review on the City’s website and in
print at City Hall. {{{{{The City did not receive any citizen comments}}}}} during the 30-day public review
period, which was from May 13, 2024 through June 11, 2024. A public hearing on the draft plan was
held in person on June 4, 2024. {{{{No comments were received during this hearing.}}}}}
In developing the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan upon which this Action Plan is based, the City consulted
with some 20 public and private entities. Many of those same entities were again consulted in the
development of this Annual Action Plan.
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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.
Comments received during the initial Jan. 11, 2024 public hearing to assess community needs and
through the needs assessment portions of applications for CDBG funding indicate that there continue to
be unmet needs in the Bayonne community. These include needs for public services, improvements to
the facilities in which those services are provided, need for more available affordable housing, the need
to improve the City’s housing stock through their Housing Rehabilitation Program and the need for
additional fair housing information and resources.
{{{{There were no public comments submitted during the second hearing, held on June 11, 2024. There
were also no public comments submitted during the public review period.}}}}}
6.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were accepted.
7.
Summary
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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
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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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
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 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
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
Public services
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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 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.
6
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?
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various
City departments to continually evaluate relevant 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
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 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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Agency/Group/Organization
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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 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
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 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
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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 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
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 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.
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
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 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
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public services
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
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 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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Wallace Temple
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public services
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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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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
Public services
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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 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 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 public meetings 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 11, 2024, following a published public notice. 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 and in print form at Bayonne City Hall.
On May 13, 2024 the draft Plan was made available to the public for review on the City’s website and in print at City Hall. {{{{{The City did not
receive any citizen comments}}}}} during the 30-day public review period, which was from May 13, 2024 through June 11, 2024. A public hearing
on the draft plan was held in person on June 4, 2024. {{{{No comments were received during this hearing.}}}}}
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 Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Initial public hearing
held January 11, 2024
to seek community
input on identifying
community needs
and opportunities.
Several non-profits
attended and shared
their views on
community needs.
Needs continue in
the areas of youth
programming,
senior services,
various types of
counseling and
informational
services and
services to special
needs clients.
All comments were
accepted.
2
Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Display ad placed in
English and Spanish
on December XX,
2023 to inform
community of start of
planning process and
encourage
participation in first
public hearing on
January 11, 2024.
N/A
N/A
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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)
3
Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Display ad published
in English and
Spanish to encourage
review of draft Action
Plan and
participation in June
4, 2024 public
hearing on draft
Action Plan.
N/A
N/A
4
Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
June 4, 2024 public
hearing on draft
Action Plan.
{{{{{Representatives
of the non-profit
community
attended.}}}}}
{{{{{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 2024 CDBG allocation is $1,366,213.
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
1,366,213
0
0 1,366,213
0
Expected amount for remainderof
Con Plan is 0 because 2024 is the
fifth and final year of the current
Consolidated Plan.
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
matching requirements will be satisfied
Non-profit partners in the City's CDBG program bring resources of every type to augment their CDBG funding. From federal Head Start dollars to
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state and foundation services grants to bake sales, Bayonne's non-profit partners are dynamic and resourceful in serving their particular
constituencies.
Similarly, the City combines federal, state and local resources for infrastructure and facility projects. State and federal Department of
Transportation and utility funding sources are added to CDBG resources to improve project scopes and efficiencies.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
{{{{{Street improvements and public park improvements will take place on public property in the City.}}}}}
Discussion
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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
Rental units rehabilitated: 1
Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 1 Household
Housing Unit
2
Public Service
Programs
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Service
Programs
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1 Persons
Assisted
3
Public Facilities
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Facilities
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1 Persons Assisted
4
Public
Improvements
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Public Infrastructure
CDBG:
$160,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1 Persons Assisted
5
Fair Housing
2020 2024 Fair Housing
Citywide
Fair Housing
Other: 1 Other
6
Administration
2020 2024 Administration
Citywide
Administration and
Planning
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. This goal
will be met through Project xx.
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 2024 CDBG
funds to help provide a wide variety of services to seniors, youth and other low-moderate income residents. This goal
will be met through Projects x through xx.
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. This goal will be met through Project xx.
4 Goal Name
Public Improvements
Goal
Description
Improvements to infrastructure in low-mod residential areas, including streets and parks. This goal will be met through
Project xx.
5 Goal Name
Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Fair Housing programs and services provided as part of the program administrative cost. This goal will be met through
Project 2.
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. This goal will be met through
Project 1.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
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 2024 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.
All activities funded in the 2024 Program Year will support at least one objective and one outcome
1. Preserve existing housing through the Housing Rehabilitation Program x units
2. Maintain and improve public facilities including non-profit facilities that provide services to low-
and moderate-income residents - at least 3 facilities serving at least 1,500 residents
3. Ensure that quality public services in support of youth development, public health, employment
and housing needs are available to low income residents - at least 10 public services assisting a
minimum of 1,000 residents
4. Public improvements including streets and parks - benefiting a minimum of 2,000 residents
5. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing
#
Project Name
1 Planning & Administration - 2024
2 Fair Housing - 2024
3 Community Day Nursery - 2024
4 Senior Bus - 2024
5 Head Start - 2024
6 HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2024
7 United Cerebral Palsy - 2024
8 Haven Respite Center - 2024
9 Trinitas Youth - 2024
10 Trinitas Addiction Counseling - 2024
11 Bayonne Youth Center - 2024
12 Bayonne Family Community Center - 2024
13 Victory Hall - 2024
14 PAL - 2024
15 Waterfront Project Housing Counseling - 2024
16 Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2024
17 Team Wilderness - 2024
18 Church World Service - 2024
19 Residential Rehab - 2024
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#
Project Name
20 Non-Profit Facilities Fund - 2024
21 Infrastructure improvements - 2024
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.
The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon
the following criteria:
- Meeting the statutory and regulatory requirements of the CDBG Program.
- 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.
Obstacles to meeting underserved needs are addressed in Section AP-85 Other Actions.
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Project Summary Information
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1
Project Name
Planning & Administration - 2024
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Citywide
Goals Supported
Administration
Needs Addressed
Fair Housing
Administration and Planning
Funding
CDBG: $198,000
Description
Planning and administration of the CDBG program, including
planning, outreach, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and
affordable housing efforts.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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 - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Fair Housing
Needs Addressed
Fair Housing
Funding
CDBG: $75,000
Description
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-
income individuals.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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
630 Avenue C in Bayonne but the benefits are citywide.
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Planned Activities
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-
income individuals.
3
Project Name
Community Day Nursery - 2024
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
12/31/2025
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, NJ.
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 - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $3,775
Description
Operating support for a senior bus that operates throughout the
City. Includes activities for salaries and insurance costs.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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
City. Includes activities for salaries and insurance costs.
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Project Name
Head Start - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $13,500
Description
Support for operations of Head Start centers.
Target Date
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
100 children from low- and moderate-income households.
Location Description
Head Start centers are located at 21 W. 8th Street and 557 Kennedy
Boulevard in Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Support for operations of Head Start centers.
6
Project Name
HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2024
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
12/31/2025
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.
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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7
Project Name
United Cerebral Palsy - 2024
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
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
5 severely disabled adults.
Location Description
721 Broadway, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for an organization that assists severely disabled
adults.
8
Project Name
Haven Respite Center - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
:
Description
Operating support for a program that serves adolescents facing
domestic conflicts.
Target Date
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
5 adolescents and their families, the majority of whom will be from
low-mod income households.
Location Description
Haven is located on Roosevelt Avenue in neighboring Jersey City, NJ,
with this funding going for services only to Bayonne residents.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that serves adolescents facing
domestic conflicts.
9
Project Name
Trinitas Youth - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
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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
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 15 residents from low- and moderate-income
households.
Location Description
601 Broadway, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for organization that provides counseling services
to emotionally disturbed children and their families.
10 Project Name
Trinitas Addiction Counseling - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $12,000
Description
Operating support for organization that provides addiction
counseling services.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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.
Planned Activities
Operating support for organization that provides addiction
counseling services.
11 Project Name
Bayonne Youth Center - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $12,500
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Description
Operating support for after-school programming for youths from
low- and moderate-income families.
Target Date
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
125 youth from low- and moderate-income households.
Location Description
524 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for after-school programming for youths from
low- and moderate-income families.
12 Project Name
Bayonne Family Community Center - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
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
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
100 low and moderate-income families.
Location Description
259 Avenue E, Bayonne.
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.
13 Project Name
Victory Hall - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $8,000
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Description
Operating support for a program that provides activities for
developmentally disabled adults.
Target Date
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
20 developmentally disabled adults and their families.
Location Description
74 W. 46th St., Bayonne
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that provides activities for
developmentally disabled adults.
14 Project Name
PAL - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $16,980
Description
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and
serving primarily low- and moderate-income families.
Target Date
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
At least 100 children, primarily from low- and moderate-income
households.
Location Description
550 Avenue A, Bayonne
Planned Activities
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and
serving primarily low- and moderate-income families.
15 Project Name
Waterfront Project Housing Counseling - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $18,000
Description
Operating support for a housing counseling program.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
At least 50 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.
16 Project Name
Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2024
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
12/31/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
250 low and very low income residents of Bayonne, including
homeless individuals.
Location Description
392 Avenue C, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides
nutritional education along with food.
17 Project Name
Team Wilderness - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $4,000
Description
Operating support for Out of School Time program that brings youth
into nature.
Target Date
12/31/2025
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Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
At least 25 Bayonne youth, primarily from low-mod income
households.
Location Description
Programming is provided in partnership with the Bayonne Youth
Center, 524 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for Out of School Time program that brings youth
into nature, including 7 field trips.
18 Project Name
Church World Service - 2024
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
12/31/2025
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.
19 Project Name
Residential Rehab - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities
Funding
CDBG: $325,000
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
12/31/2025
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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.
20 Project Name
Non-Profit Facilities Fund - 2024
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Facilities
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $455,768
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
6/30/2026
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.
21 Project Name
Infrastructure improvements - 2024
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Goals Supported
Public Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Infrastructure
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Funding
:
Description
Projects to improve public infrastructure in eligible low-mod
residential areas.
Target Date
6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
Exact number to be determined once projects are selected, but it is
expected that infrastructure improvements will benefit a minimum
of 1,000 Bayonne residents, the majority of whom will be low-mod.
Location Description
To be determined.
Planned Activities
Projects to improve public infrastructure in eligible low-mod
residential areas.
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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
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
8
Citywide
92
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
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
According to the City's current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, there are 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
There are no indications that current municipal public policies serve as barriers to affordable housing.
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
meet continued need among low and moderate-income households.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
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
address 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, infra-structure, and economic development – and municipal
resources go only so far.
The City, through both staff and consultants, is constantly looking for additional funding sources to
address the unmet needs identified in our community. The City is also working with the non-profit
community to encourage out-of-the-box thinking to maximize the resources and impact organizations
can collectively have in the community.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
Bayonne currently has a statutory requirement that is applicable to residential redevelopment projects
whereby the redeveloper is required to provide a minimum of ten percent of the residential units as
affordable, whether they be sales or rental units, and has 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
project’s cost and non-residential developers to make a payment that is equal to two percent of the
project’s cost. Additionally, 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. The City’s CDBG resources focuses on
maintaining a homeowner rehab program.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Bayonne’s residential rehab program will help reduce lead-based paint hazards in two ways:
•
Education - by providing homeowners with information on the risk of lead-based paint,
particularly to small children, and with information on how to reduce those risks.
•
Testing & clearance - for all pre-1978 housing in the residential rehab program where painted
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surfaces will be disturbed or are found to be deteriorated, the program will conduct a lead risk
assessment and address any lead paint hazards through lead safe work practices, interim
controls or abatement, as appropriate and in compliance with HUD and EPA regulations
regarding lead paint.
The Community Development Office continues to contract with McCabe Environmental Services to
perform (1) lead based paint risk assessments on effected properties being rehabilitated with CDBG
funds and (2) follow-up with final clearance reports.
Additionally, 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. Also please see section SP-65 for additional efforts to address the lead-based paint hazard.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
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 offices, and not-for-
profit service providers. The City is also a member of the Hudson County Consortium. 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 Housing Authority manages the
Section 8 program.
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
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respecting the autonomy and uniqueness of each partner.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.
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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