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Consolidated Community Development Plan
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Executive Summary
The City of Bayonne's Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) outlines a strategy for addressing housing and community development needs, focusing on decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, especially for low- and moderate-income residents. As an entitlement community, Bayonne anticipates receiving annual CDBG funds and participating in the HOME Consortium administered by Hudson County. The plan identifies key needs, such as affordable housing, public facilities improvements, public services, and economic development, and sets objectives to preserve existing housing, improve infrastructure, and support services for vulnerable populations. The FY 2020 formula allocation for the Community Development Block Grant program is estimated to be $1,574,119 with approximately $60,000 in program income available.
Citizen participation and consultation with various organizations are integral to the plan, ensuring that community needs and priorities are reflected. The City will leverage federal, state, local, and private resources to maximize the impact of its programs. Key initiatives include housing rehabilitation, public service support, public facilities improvements, and economic development activities. The plan's success depends on the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance and program effectiveness. The Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 Annual Action Plan was authorized for submission at the May 13, 2020 meeting.
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--- Document: Consolidated Community Development Plan Document ---
Five-Year Consolidated Plan: designed to
help states and local jurisdictions to assess
their affordable housing and community
development needs and market conditions,
and to make data-driven, place-based
investment decisions
2020-2024
Five-Year
Consolidated Plan
and 2020 Annual
Action Plan
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1.
Introduction
The purpose of a Consolidated Plan is to identify housing and community development needs and to
develop specific goals and objectives to address those needs over a five-year period. This Five-Year
Consolidated Plan for the City of Bayonne covers the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025. As an
entitlement community, the City of Bayonne will receive an annual share of federal CDBG funds and is a
participant in the HOME Consortium administered by Hudson County. The Consolidated Plan allows the
City to continue to receive federal housing and community development funds as a direct Entitlement
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In order to continue to receive these funds, the City of Bayonne must submit its Five-Year Consolidated
Plan and FY 2020 Annual Action Plan to HUD by May, 15, 2020. The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan has
been prepared by the City Community Development staff and its consultant, Triad Associates, to meet
application requirements for the CDBG program.
The CDBG program has as its primary purpose the provision of decent housing, suitable living
environments and economic opportunity to the most vulnerable populations, including low-moderate
income households, seniors, disabled adults, domestic violence victims and the homeless. The City of
Bayonne is scheduled to receive $1,574,119 in CDBG funds for Program Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 through
June 30, 2021).
The City works with a significant number of non-profit housing and community development
organizations through a public driven, citizen participation process to provide a diversity of community
development programs and related services to the City’s low- and moderate-income persons and
families. The FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan describe to HUD how the
City of Bayonne intends to use federal and non-federal resources as they are intended: to provide lower
and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and
improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation, development activities, public services,
economic development, planning, and program administration.
The housing and community development activities described in the Consolidated Plan include:
homeownership and housing preservation activities; public services provided to community members;
the upgrading of public facilities; neighborhood economic development activities; housing and services
to homeless people and others with affordable housing and supportive service needs.
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2.
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
Objectives and outcomes for the five years covered by this Consolidated Plan are delineated in the
Strategic Plan Section and will be based on community needs that were identified by reviewing available
data, listening to front-line providers and residents and weighing staff experience and available
resources. Bayonne has concluded that the following needs exist within the jurisdiction to an extent that
an effective Community Development program, backed by HUD resources, can have a meaningful
impact:
•
Affordable housing - residential rehab is needed as well as new affordable units and possible
rental assistance;
•
Public facilities – senior and community centers as well as non-profit facilities that serve low-
and moderate-income populations along with the removal of architectural barriers to
accessibility;
•
Public services - needs include youth recreation and educational programming, programming for
people with disabilities and support for homeless services;
•
Economic development - job creation, retention and workforce training located in Bayonne for
residents of Bayonne are among the needs with resources other than CDBG providing most of
the support;
•
Special Needs services - services provided to those with special needs, including mental and
physical disabilities.
These needs, translated into tangible objectives are:
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 provision 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
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3.
Evaluation of past performance
The City of Bayonne prepared a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY
2018 (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019). This CAPER was the fourth of the prior five-year period and
reported the FY 2018 accomplishments of the City’s CDBG Program. During FY2018, Bayonne received a
CDBG Entitlement grant of $1,532,909. In addition, $99,463 of program income came in during the year
and there was $1,852,911.93 of unspent prior year funds at the start of the program year. In 2018, the
bulk of the City's nearly $2 million in CDBG expenditures went to address high priority needs outlined in
the Consolidated Plan. These included public services; public facilities, including non-profit facilities;
public infrastructure, including streets, and fair housing services. Furthermore, spending in low-mod
areas slightly exceeded the 2018 plan because a parks project using prior year funding was completed.
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. That focus will continue in the
2020 Program Year.
Successful and popular services from previous years have been continued in 2020. Examples include the
Senior Bus program, support for youth programs operated by the Jewish Community 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. Support for the programs of the
Waterfront Project (senior counseling), Wallace Temple (soup kitchen) and Garden State Episcopal
(homeless outreach) were new additions to the Bayonne CDBG program for 2018 and are still being
continued, as they are important in meeting community need.
Over the course of the last five years, the areas of highest priority included:
1. Preserve existing housing through the Housing Rehabilitation Program
2. Maintain and improve public facilities including non-profit facilities that provide services to low-
and moderate-income residents
3. Ensure that quality public services in support of youth development, public health, employment
and housing needs are available to low income residents
4. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing
A previous priority was the implementation of Commercial Façade Grants. These efforts have been
integrated within the Urban Enterprise Zone efforts and no longer fall under CDBG.
4.
Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
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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 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020
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. The City held one Public Hearing in City
Hall and one Community Stakeholder Focus Group in the Bayonne City Museum, both accessible
facilities, that were attended by individuals and representatives of community organizations.
The City followed the steps and procedures outlined in its Citizen Participation Plan to solicit input into
the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. As part of the Plan development process, a
public hearing was held on January 9, 2020 with 16 members of the public in attendance and three staff
members. The public notice for this meeting was advertised in the Jersey Journal. The purpose of the
public meeting was to explain the CDBG program and obtain the views of citizens, public officials and
agencies and other interested parties regarding the housing and community development needs of the
jurisdiction.
In addition, there was a large focus group meeting conducted with relevant housing and social service
agencies regarding the housing needs of children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and
homeless persons. Held on January 16, 2020, this focus group had 23 participants plus four staff
members. Participants shared their perspectives on community needs and priorities, engaging in some
very candid conversation about challenges in Bayonne and potential solutions that CDBG could support.
The City also conducted an online survey of residents, which 15 individuals participated in to share their
input on the Consolidated Plan 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. Again, 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.
Federal regulations require that a summary of the Plan be published in one or more local, general
circulation newspapers. This summary describes the purpose and priorities of the plan, type and
location of activities and the location of the complete document. Copies of the draft Consolidated Plan
and Action Plan were available for inspection and review online on the City’s website and the Bayonne
Economic Development Foundation website, given the closures of public buildings and stay-at-home
orders due to COVID-19. The document was available for review from April 8, 2020 to May 8, 2020, and
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citizens had this 30-day period to review the document and submit comments to the Department of
Community Development, Municipal Building, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. The City
received no comments during this period.
The Final 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan and Resolution of
Authorization were placed on the Municipal Council Meeting Agenda and the document was authorized
for submission at the May 13, 2020 meeting. The document was submitted to the HUD regional office in
Newark, New Jersey as part of the Hudson County HOME Consortium submission.
5.
Summary of public comments
The City received public comments as presented in the Appendix of this document. The consensus of
comments received, both in person at public hearings, through the community survey and through the
needs assessment portions of applications for CDBG funding, is 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.
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
The City of Bayonne sought to prepare a thoughtful and responsive FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan that
will guide progress in addressing the needs of the community by providing decent housing, a suitable
living environment and expanded economic opportunities principally for low and moderate-income
persons. The plan is based on needs as identified by data and by conversations with community
stakeholders. It proposes realistic actions based on the resources anticipated to be available to address
those needs.
The FY 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan sets forth a description of
activities for the use of funds that are expected to become available during the coming Federal fiscal
year and over the course of the next five years, determines goals for individuals and households to be
served, and describes the implementation plan and geographic location of the activities to be
undertaken within the next year. The FY 2020 formula allocation for the Community Development Block
Grant program is estimated to be $1,574,119 with approximately $60,000 in program income available.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1.
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
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
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CDBG Administrator
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Community Development
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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
Ms. Samantha Howard, Director, Department of Community Development, Municipal Building, 630
Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002, 201-856-6086, showard@beof.org
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(l) and
91.315(l)
1.
Introduction
The City of Bayonne has prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Years 2020 through 2024 in
order to strategically implement federal programs that fund housing, community development and
economic development activities in the City. Through a collaborative planning process that involved a
broad range of public and private agencies, the City developed a single, consolidated planning and
application document for the use of federal entitlement funds available through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Intergovernmental cooperation is vital to the success of Consolidated Plan efforts, given the diversity of
programs and agencies providing housing and housing services. The two primary housing service
providers in the city are the City itself and the Bayonne Housing Authority. In addition, the City
implements the Annual Action Plan through the efforts of public, private, non-profit, and for-profit
organizations to meet the stated goals and objectives. 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 low-income housing 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(I)).
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.
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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.
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.
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Each year, a Point-in-Time count is made of the persons residing in shelter and transitional facilities and
living unsheltered in the County.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the 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.
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
In addition to the formal avenues for engagement through the Consolidated Plan process, the City
maintains contact with over forty other municipalities, government agencies, school districts, and
community service organizations via e-mail, conference calls, face-to-face meetings, and conferences.
Those that have provided the most input to this plan have been listed in the table below.
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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
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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.
6
Agency/Group/Organization
Community Day Nursery
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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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Agency/Group/Organization
Bayonne Family Community Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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 Palsy
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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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Agency/Group/Organization
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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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Jewish Community Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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 Youth Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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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Bayonne Community Mental Health Center/Trinitas
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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.
19 Agency/Group/Organization
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
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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.
20 Agency/Group/Organization
Hudson Milestones
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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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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.
21 Agency/Group/Organization
Wallace Temple
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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.
22 Agency/Group/Organization
Sunflower Adult Day
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and 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
By assessing and addressing needs of
homeless population
Table 3– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
I would add the new AI to this list of plans.
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Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local
government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
Narrative
As noted above, the City coordinates with a range of public entities, including the County Department of Community Development, the City of
Jersey City, and regional planning agencies in the development and execution of a range of programs and activities.
The City of Bayonne is grateful to the various entities that provided input into this Consolidated Plan.
Their perspectives, information and insight helped the City craft a plan, we believe, that focuses HUD
resources in an efficient and effective manner that will improve the quality of life for the residents the
CDBG program exists to help.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
1.
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
This Consolidated Plan results from a process of consultation and citizen participation. Citizens, not-for-profit organizations, and interested
parties were afforded a variety of opportunities to: contribute during meetings and planning sessions, review, receive information about the
meetings, the plan, and comments made about the plan, participate in public hearings, comment upon the plan and its amendments, and
register complaints about the plan and its amendments.
The City complied with the citizen participation requirements of the regulations by doing the following: Following its Citizen Participation
Plan; Publishing informational notices about the plan prior to public hearings in both English and Spanish; Holding a public meeting in accessible
place at a convenient time after providing reasonable notice; Publishing a summary of the Consolidated Plan; Making the Consolidated Plan
available for public examination and comment for a period of thirty (30) days; Providing citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties
reasonable access to records regarding any uses of any assistance for affordable and supportive housing that the County may have received
during the preceding five years; and Considering the views and comments of citizens, and preparing a summary of those views for consideration
with the Consolidated Plan submission.
A public hearing of the participants and interested parties was held on January 9, 2020, following email outreach and a public notice published in
the Jersey Journal. The meeting was held in the Municipal Building and 16 citizens attended the meeting plus three staff from the Community
Development office. The floor was opened for comments and questions. All questions are responded to at the meeting.
On January 16, 2020 the City gathered over 25 stakeholders at the Bayonne City Museum to discuss needs and priorities for the community and
CDBG funding. The conversation, held in both small group and large group formats, was engaging and informative. Topics of conversation
included housing, fair housing, social service needs and more.
The City also made a web-based survey available to the public on the City website. The survey was available between January 15 and March 15,
2020, received 15 responses and was useful in assessing public perceptions about CDBG funded activities.
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On April 8, 2020 the completed document was made available on the City’s website and the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation website
to the public for review, given current closures of public buildings and stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19. The City did not receive any citizen
comments during the thirty-day public review period.
The public is further informed by releases provided to the media describing the program and possible usage of funds. The Mayor discusses 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. Also, during the time between the receipt of requests for funds and final
publication in local newspapers, meetings are held among representatives of citizenry in which needs are discussed and fair allocation decisions
offered.
The City will provide technical assistance to all entities seeking funding for projects to develop and enhance the opportunities for affordable
housing. In addition, Hudson County will provide assistance as necessary in order to direct and make efficient applications for funding to
develop affordable housing and community development programs.
On May 13, 2020 the Final Consolidated Plan and Resolution of Authorization were on the Municipal Council meeting agenda, and the document
was approved for submission.
The City of Bayonne’s Consolidated Plan was submitted to the County of Hudson, a copy was provided to Jersey City, and a copy was forwarded
to the Newark Area office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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
Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Required
advertisements
N/A
N/A
2
Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
16 members of the
public, 3 staff
Discussion of CDBG
Program and
current community
needs
All comments accepted
3
Focus Group
Non-
targeted/broad
community
23 stakeholders, 3
staff
Discussion of CDBG
Program and
current community
needs
All comments accepted
4
Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Required
advertisements
N/A
N/A
6
Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
City Council meeting
with members of the
public in attendance.
No comments on
the Consolidated
Plan
N/A
7
Web-based
community survey
Non-
targeted/broad
community
15 completed surveys
Helped establish
priorities
All surveys and
comments accepted
Table 4– Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
Data contained in this section has been combined with anecdotal information obtained from community residents and service providers as well
as City staff and officials with knowledge of the community's needs to prioritize the use of HUD and other resources for maximum impact on the
City's most vulnerable residents.
Poverty and the affordability of housing are major concerns in Bayonne. Bayonne’s median household income in 2017 was $56,701, up more
than $3,000 from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey ($53,587). The Median Household Income varies in different parts of Bayonne,
the higher Median Household Incomes tend to be in the areas with higher rates of owner-occupied housing, concentrated in the Southern part
of Bayonne though with areas of higher incomes in Northern Bayonne as well, in the area around Bayonne Park. The highest Median Household
Income is in a tract in Bergen Point with a median household income of $78,553. The area with the lowest median household income is in the
Eastside Neighborhood.
The poverty rate for families has been increasing in Bayonne since 2000 when it was 8.4% in 2000 to 9.9% in 2010, and most recently 13 % in 2017.
The poverty rate for individuals is as of 2017, 15.7% up from 10.1% in 2000 and 12.4% in 2010. Concentrations of poverty are categorized as census
tracts where 40 percent or more of the population lives below the federal poverty line. In Bayonne there are no Census Tracts that meet this
distinction as of the 2013-2017 American Community Survey. Census Tract 109 has the highest rate of poverty of any tract at 28.2% of individuals
in that tract living below poverty.
11,135 households in Bayonne are cost-burdened, meaning they pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing. This accounts for 43.88%
of all households, according to the 2012-2016 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy. 44.99% of owner households and 43.22% of renter
households are cost burdened. Though renters outnumber homeowners by over 6,000 households, the number of renter households that are
cost burdened outnumber owner households by over 2,500 households. The majority of households (9,310 households or 71.9%) in Bayonne
that are making less than 80% of the Household Area Median Family Income are cost burdened. Of those cost-burdened, 61% (5,675
households) are severely cost-burdened, meaning they spend 50% or more of their income on housing. Of all cost-burdened households in
Bayonne, 54.3% of those cost-burdened households are severely cost-burdened.
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70.6% of renters making less than 30% of the Area Median Family Income, are cost burdened and 84.17% of those households are severely cost-
burdened. As incomes increase, the amount of cost-burdened families decrease, as does the percentage of severely cost-burdened households
per income class. A higher percentage of owner-households in Bayonne are cost burdened. A majority (77.5% and 3,310 households) of owner
households making less than 100% of the Area Median Family Income are cost-burdened. Of those cost-burdened households 59.8% are
severely cost-burdened.
This data and the data that follows makes the case for the following CDBG priorities:
-
Preserve existing affordable housing through the Housing Rehabilitation Program
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Maintain and improve the infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, storm water facilities
-
Continued support of provision of services to those individuals and groups with special needs, such as the disabled and the elderly
-
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
-
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
-
Fair Housing activities
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Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
The primary objective of the City’s non-housing community development activities is the provision of a
suitable living environment and the expansion of economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income
persons. This definition includes a wide range of programs and activities. According to HUD guidance,
neither the CDBG statute nor the regulations define the terms “public facilities” or “public
improvements.” The needs of each category will be discussed separately in this section, as required by
HUD, but throughout much of this document, particularly the Strategic Plan, these activities are grouped
together. In the CDBG program, these terms are broadly interpreted to include all improvements and
facilities that are either publicly owned, or owned by a non-profit, and operated so as to be open to the
general public.
The City's need for Pubic facilities improvements include improvements to buildings, parks and
recreational facilities, senior centers, handicapped centers, homeless facilities, youth centers, childcare
centers, neighborhood facilities, fire stations and equipment, health facilities and facilities for special
needs populations.
The City has established the following objectives to provide a loose ranking and to integrate economic,
physical, environmental, community and human development objectives in a comprehensive
fashion. These objectives provide for significant change and improvement in our City in light of public
input and visions of our future. These objectives are:
•
To provide high quality public facilities, such as parks and community centers to low- and
moderate-income persons and to provide adequate public improvements, such as streets,
sidewalks and sewer, in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
How were these needs determined?
Non-housing Community Development needs and priorities were identified in the course of preparing
this Consolidated Plan through the input of community leaders, citizen participation, and requests and
ideas from a wide range of service providers and public agencies. These inputs were provided in a series
of meetings and public hearings, described in the public participation section of this Plan. Further, the
City has been in touch with agency officials and organization heads, forwarding program information to
them prior to meetings and hearings. The Department of Community Development is in contact with
other City and County Departments and agencies that often raise issues and concerns or make requests
about improvements or conditions in the low/mod neighborhoods. The City has considered the many
and varied needs, and the funding and project selection process reflect the input and weighing of needs
and requests in light of the overall objective.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
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The City of Bayonne’s public improvement needs include street improvements (including sidewalks,
curb, gutter, sewer, signage, trees, lighting and landscaping).
The City has established the following objectives to provide a loose ranking and to integrate economic,
physical, environmental, community and human development objectives in a comprehensive
fashion. These objectives provide for significant change and improvement in our City in light of public
input and visions of our future. These objectives are:
•
To provide high quality public facilities, such as parks and community centers to low- and
moderate-income persons and to provide adequate public improvements, such as streets,
sidewalks and sewer, in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
How were these needs determined?
Non-housing Community Development needs and priorities were identified in the course of preparing
this Consolidated Plan through the input of community leaders, citizen participation, and requests and
ideas from a wide range of service providers and public agencies. These inputs were provided in a series
of meetings and public hearings, described in the public participation section of this Plan. Further, the
City has been in touch with agency officials and organization heads, forwarding program information to
them prior to meetings and hearings. The Department of Community Development is in contact with
other City and County Departments and agencies that often raise issues and concerns or make requests
about improvements or conditions in the low/mod neighborhoods. The City has considered the many
and varied needs, and the funding and project selection process reflect the input and weighing of needs
and requests in light of the overall objective.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
The City of Bayonne’s Public Service needs include programs and services that specifically benefit and
address the issues of youth and child care; mental health; educational/after-school programs; and
services to senior citizens. The following needs were specifically named through public participation:
-
Meeting emergency and basic needs such as housing, clothing, food, etc.
-
Affordable childcare and out of school time programs
-
Parent programs such as financial literacy, continuing education
-
Adult workforce development/employment supports
-
Youth Programs including:
o Financial literacy
o College Access programs
o Youth workforce development programs
-
Community events that build social cohesion such festivals, diversity celebrations, etc.
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In addition, the City has established the following objectives to provide a loose ranking and to integrate
economic, physical, environmental, community and human development objectives in a comprehensive
fashion. These objectives provide for significant change and improvement in our City in light of public
input and visions of our future. These objectives are:
•
To provide a wide range of quality services, including transportation, health care, day care and
youth and senior activities, to low- and moderate-income persons, especially the disabled and
the elderly.
•
To promote economic development activities as a means to provide job opportunities and
economic growth, and to reverse economic decline, especially for low- and moderate-income
households.
•
To promote increased private investment and activity in community development activities
How were these needs determined?
Non-housing Community Development needs and priorities were identified in the course of preparing
this Consolidated Plan through the input of community leaders, citizen participation, and requests and
ideas from a wide range of service providers and public agencies. These inputs were provided in a series
of meetings and public hearings, described in the public participation section of this Plan. Further, the
City has been in touch with agency officials and organization heads, forwarding program information to
them prior to meetings and hearings. The Department of Community Development is in contact with
other City and County Departments and agencies that often raise issues and concerns or make requests
about improvements or conditions in the low/mod neighborhoods. The City has considered the many
and varied needs, and the funding and project selection process reflect the input and weighing of needs
and requests in light of the overall objective.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
The demand for housing in northern New Jersey has continued to be high and is steadily growing.
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.
In Bayonne the current median sales price of a home is $427,000 with the average price for a 1 bedroom
at $691,666 and a 2 bedroom at $932,500 according to Trulia. In 2017, according to Zillow, the median
price in Bayonne was $300,000. In 2014, according to Zillow, the median price in Bayonne was
$265,000. This demonstrates steady increases in median sales price, which Zillow continues to predict
to increase at 5% per year.
The median monthly rent in Bayonne for 2000 was $681 and in 2010 it increased to $967 according to
the 2006-2010 American Community Survey. The most current estimate from the 2013-2017 American
Community survey shows that the median rent has increased to $1,187/month. This indicates a 74.3%
increase in the median rent from 2000-2017. During this time (2000-2017) the number of occupied
rental units has increased minimally at 1.9%. The number of units charging $1,000/month and more has
increased dramatically, by 848.76% from 2000 to 2017.
In 2000, 31.9% of renter households were spending more than 30% of their monthly income on rent. By
2010, the percentage of renters spending more than 30% increased greatly by 11.3 percentage points to
43.2% of all renters In Bayonne. Most recently in 2017, the percentage of all renters paying over 30
percent of income for rent continued to increase up to 47.5% of all renters. The total number of those
renters paying more than 30 percent of income for rent has increased by 51.7% from 2000 to 2017, and
their percentage has increased by 15.6 percentage points. These large increases in the percentage of
income going toward rent speaks to the need for more affordable housing options in Bayonne. The
result of high rental housing costs and a large number of low-income households is housing instability,
cost burden, “doubling up” and a need for individuals and families to work more than one job just to
“afford” the rent.
According to the 2013-2017 American Community survey, of the City’s 27,568 total housing units in
2017, 13,852 were in structures of 2 to 4 units accounting for 50.2% of the housing units in the City.
37.2% of the housing units are in two-unit structures, this is the plurality of housing units in Bayonne.
19.9% of housing units are either single family attached or detached units.
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Bayonne has an older housing stock, with 84.6% of their housing units in Bayonne built prior to 1980. If
you add the housing stock built between 1980-1989, around 90.0 percent of the City’s housing stock is
more than thirty years old. This threshold is important because at that point the need for major repairs
becomes evident. Structures older than 70 years are assumed to have exceeded their useful life. The
implication of this is that rehabilitation and upgrading of units is an on-going problem. The condition of
the housing stock in Bayonne is considered to be fair. As noted, much of the housing stock was built
before 1980, so rehabilitation and upgrading are constant concerns in many neighborhoods.
There has been little new construction in Bayonne as since 2010 just 261 units of new construction are
estimated to have been built accounting for 1% of all housing units. From 2000 to 2009, 1,377 units or
5% of the total housing units were built.
In 2000 and 2010, monthly housing costs exceeding 30 percent of monthly income rose from of 28.6% of
all owner -occupied housing in 2000 to 35.9% of all owner-occupied households. In 2017 this rate
declined greatly to an even lower rate than was seen in 2000, with the 2017 rate being 28.2%. This
decrease in percentage of owners spending more than 30% on housing costs may indicate that steps
have been made to make housing more affordable in Bayonne. Or perhaps increases in income may
have taken percentages down to lower than they were in 2010.
The City 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.
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 project’s
cost and non-residential developers to make a payment that is equal to two percent of the 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.
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Introduction
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector
Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction
22
2
0
0
0
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations
2,702
1,263
10
10
0
Construction
1,070
297
4
2
-2
Education and Health Care Services
4,726
2,926
18
23
5
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
2,646
830
10
7
-4
Information
753
93
3
1
-2
Manufacturing
1,441
813
6
7
1
Other Services
1,087
562
4
5
0
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services
2,682
433
10
3
-7
Public Administration
0
0
0
0
0
Retail Trade
3,445
2,087
13
17
3
Transportation and Warehousing
1,777
1,511
7
12
5
Wholesale Trade
1,648
1,378
6
11
5
Total
23,999
12,195
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Table 5 - Business Activity
Data
Source:
2011-2015 ACS (Workers), 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force
33,055
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over
30,690
Unemployment Rate
7.12
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24
14.38
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65
4.97
Table 6 - Labor Force
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
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Occupations by Sector
Number of People
Management, business and
financial
6,980
Farming, fisheries and forestry
occupations
1,595
Service
2,855
Sales and office
7,655
Construction, extraction,
maintenance and repair
1,910
Production, transportation and
material moving
1,490
Table 7 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time
Number
Percentage
< 30 Minutes
12,690
44%
30-59 Minutes
11,030
38%
60 or More Minutes
5,340
18%
Total
29,060
100%
Table 8 - Travel Time
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment
In Labor Force
Civilian Employed
Unemployed
Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate
1,860
245
1,365
High school graduate (includes
equivalency)
7,810
655
3,700
Some college or Associate's
degree
6,670
445
1,755
Bachelor's degree or higher
10,240
500
1,855
Table 9 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
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Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs
25–34 yrs
35–44 yrs
45–65 yrs
65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade
30
215
675
790
1,255
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
640
230
345
1,215
1,085
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative
1,620
2,360
3,255
6,545
3,770
Some college, no degree
1,935
2,210
1,585
3,210
865
Associate's degree
275
490
615
765
180
Bachelor's degree
765
2,840
2,385
3,710
940
Graduate or professional degree
135
1,160
1,035
1,465
395
Table 10 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment
Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate
25,560
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
34,226
Some college or Associate's degree
41,127
Bachelor's degree
51,486
Graduate or professional degree
67,701
Table 11 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source:
2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
According to Table 5 the top five employment sectors are: 1) Education and Health Care Services, 2)
Retail Trade, 3) Professional, Scientific and Management Service, 4) Finance, Insurance and Real Estate,
and 5) Arts, Entertainment and Accommodations.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
The greatest need for the City in terms of economic development is the creation or attraction of new
jobs for City residents that pay a living wage. However, these jobs can only be created if there is an
adequate, trained workforce in place to fill them. There is a need for additional job training and post-
secondary education in Bayonne, so that Bayonne residents have opportunity in their own community.
Many people currently seek education, training and job opportunities outside the city.
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The earnings figures in Table 17 show what is commonly known - that the higher one's level of
education, the greater one's earnings. Indeed, the Median Income figure for those with less than a high
school diploma is only slightly above the current poverty level. Fortunately, in Bayonne the educational
attainment level of many residents has increased since the last Consolidated Plan was submitted – from
4,700 persons in the working age cohorts (18 - 65) that did not have a high school diploma to 670 that
did not have a diploma according to the 2011-2015 ACS.
There is also a significant need for assistance for small businesses for technical assistance, small business
loans, and programs such as façade improvements.
In general, the City’s infrastructure, though older, is in good condition for most economic development
activity. The potential for large scale development that would exceed the City’s current water, sewer, or
power capacity is modest.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or
regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect
job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for
workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
The City is actively seeking new development to strengthen the tax base and create jobs. New housing
is anticipated on the former Military Ocean Terminal site as well as another site on the City’s
waterfront. Ferry service is being sought to make commuting easier for City residents working in New
York City.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
The City is working diligently to retain and, when possible, expand existing businesses and attract new
ones. Though the City has an abundant labor force, the educational and training level of that workforce
sometimes does not match the needs of many of today's industries and businesses. The City's
employment opportunities are limited at this time, and in some measure, it is the quality of the labor
force that limits those opportunities.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
The City supports the efforts of the Workforce Investment Board and other organizations and their
training efforts, which do support the objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
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Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
Yes
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that
impact economic growth.
The City of Bayonne does not have a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document,
or other broad economic development plan of its own. However, Bayonne is included in the CEDS for
Hudson County, and as such has benefited from projects funded by the US Economic Development
Administration.
Discussion
The Department of Community Development and its programs provide indirect support to these
economic development programs by providing an affordable housing market and improving the overall
quality of life in the City of Bayonne.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of "concentration")
Based upon data provided by HUD in the CPD mapping program Census tracts 102, 110 and 114 appear
to be the areas that have the highest percentages of housing problems for the low and extremely low
income populations.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
The population of the City is diverse and there are few areas in which the number or percentage of
minority persons could be called concentrated. Minority populations are present in significant numbers
in Census Tracts 101, 103, 107, 108, 113 and 116.
The demographics of the population in Bayonne have seen significant change between 2000 and 2017.
Since 2000 the minority population has grown substantially, while the white population overall and as a
percentage of the City’s population has declined. The White, Non-Hispanic population in 2000 was
nearly 70% of Bayonne’s population, and since 2000 has declined by over 10,000 residents and 24.27%.
As the percentage of the white population has declined by more than twenty percentage points,
according to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey, Bayonne is now a minority majority city.
Hispanic has been the largest minority group in Bayonne since at least the year 2000, since 2000 the
Hispanic population has increased by 79.3% and over 7,700 residents. The Hispanic proportion of the
Bayonne’s total population has increased by 11.8 percentage points since 2000. As of 2017, the largest
Country of origin for the Hispanic population of Bayonne was Puerto Rico at 37.12% followed by the
Dominican Republic, second at 18.87%, and Mexico, third, at 6.2% of Bayonne’s Hispanic population.
The Black and Asian Population of Bayonne have both doubled in size since 2000. The Black population
has grown by 113% going from just under 5 percent of the population to just under 10 percent currently.
The Asian population has increased by 132.2% since 2000, and increased its share of the total
population by more than double from 4.1% to 8.8%.
The poverty rate for families has been increasing in Bayonne since 2000 when it was 8.4% in 2000 to
9.9% in 2010, and most recently 13 % in 2017. The metrics in the table below showed a higher rate of
poverty for Bayonne families in 2017 than in 2000 and 2010. The poverty rate for individuals is as of
2017, 15.7% up from 10.1% in 2000 and 12.4% in 2010. Concentrations of poverty are categorized as
census tracts where 40 percent or more of the population lives below the federal poverty line. In
Bayonne there are no Census Tracts that meet this distinction as of the 2013-2017 American Community
Survey. Census Tract 109 has the highest rate of poverty of any tract at 28.2% of individuals in that tract
living below poverty.
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What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
In general, these neighborhoods are characterized by older structures. Single-family owner units are
available at relatively low prices, but the market is weaker in these neighborhoods because of the need
for extensive and expensive renovation in many of the structures, as well as stricter loan standards and
higher down payment requirements that limit the number of potential buyers. More affluent buyers
will tend to favor newer construction in other more attractive neighborhoods.
The rental market in these neighborhoods is stronger in the face of increased demand, especially for
more modern or better kept buildings. Rents tend to increase, even for poorer buildings, exacerbating
the cost burden issue for low-income households.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
The City has a number of established organizations that are distinct community assets. These include
the BEOF, The Windmill Alliance, and the Bayonne Family Center among others.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
According to 2018 data provided by the FCC, all residents of the City of Bayonne have broadband
available to them.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet
service provider serve the jurisdiction.
According to Broadband Now, the average census block in area has 3.98 or more serviceable Internet
service providers. Optimum by Altice has the strongest coverage footprint in Bayonne. Verizon Fios is
also widely available.
Verizon High Speed Internet provides an alternative, serving Bayonne with a top speed of 15 Mbps.
Satellite Internet is another option, although not an ideal choice thanks to the data use limits and long
contracts. Aside from residential broadband, there are 7 companies within the city offering enterprise-
level subscriptions such as point-to-point connectivity and MPLS.
In terms of network tech available in the Bayonne area, the most widespread physical wire broadband
Internet connection options are Fiber (99.48 percent coverage) and DSL (99.35 percent coverage). Fiber
technology is built on newer, more modern fiber-optic cables composed of dense glass or plastic strands
that deliver digital data as light. Thanks in part to the use of fiber lines, broadband Internet speeds
within Bayonne are 13.47% higher than the New Jersey average. Not all "Fiber" connections reach the
subscriber address, however. Some switch to copper once in the "last mile." As a result, not all fiber
connections offer "gigabit" performance. Phone providers are the main source for DSL connections,
which makes technical sense because DSL, or "Digital Subscriber Line," sends data packets via telephone
wires. DSL underperforms when compared with all other wired broadband technologies except dial-up.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income
households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The following is the City’s Strategic Plan for the investment of its CDBG funds from 2020-2024. The
priorities in this section of Plan influence non-federal funds as state, local and private sources look to
the priorities in the Plan when developing their plans and making funding decisions.
The priorities are based on the needs assessment, market analysis and program eligibility requirements.
The City tried to focus its priorities on the types of projects and programs that meet program eligibility
requirements, have long term impacts on low- and moderate-income residents, and help address other
federal, state and local priorities, such as fair housing choice and sustainability.
The highest priority needs for these target areas and the City’s low/mod population are:
•
Stabilization and improvement of neighborhoods;
•
Maintenance and improvement of existing housing stock;
•
Continued support of provision of services to those individuals and groups with special needs,
such as the disabled and the elderly;
•
Continued support of key public service programs, the improvement of public facilities and
infrastructure;
•
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.
Market conditions, especially increasing rental costs, low incomes, stagnant wages, and a low vacancy
rate create the needs for the rental programs, while high down payment requirements and stringent
loan standards create a need for home buyer assistance programs.
The City 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 to developers
and homebuyers.
The City’s anti-poverty strategy is part of an effort to create jobs and improve the local economy. The
creation of economic opportunities is not an isolated solution to alleviating poverty, and the City also
works with community partners to identify educational, life skills and training needs and provide
opportunities for self-empowerment that will enable low- and moderate-income residents to become
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and continue to be self-sufficient and economically independent. These programs have an immediate
impact on primary needs of the low-income population and the causes of poverty.
The City of Bayonne has a set of procedures to monitor all of its federal activities, programs, and
projects and to ensure long-term compliance with applicable program requirements and comprehensive
planning. The Department of Housing and Community Development works to ensure that approved
projects meet the purpose of the Consolidated Plan and that available funds are distributed in a timely
manner.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 91.215(a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 12 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name:
Citywide
Area Type:
Citywide
Other Target Area Description:
Citywide
HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:
Revital Type:
Other Revital Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.
Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify
this neighborhood as a target area?
Identify the needs in this target area.
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?
2 Area Name:
Low/mod
areas
Area Type:
Low/mod
Other Target Area Description:
Low/mod
HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:
Revital Type:
Other Revital Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.
Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify
this neighborhood as a target area?
Identify the needs in this target area.
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
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Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the state
The assisted activities offer assistance to low- and moderate-income residents located throughout the
community. The programs are funded to a limited clientele basis where at least 51% of those served are
of low and moderate income or services are provided to a low income population.
The proposed activities under the FY 2020 CDBG Program Year are located in areas with the highest
percentages of low- and moderate-income persons and those block groups with a percentage of
minority persons above the average for the City of Bayonne.
The goals, objectives, and activities are designed to assist those households with incomes less than 80%
of the area median income (AMI). This group is referred to as the “target income” group. Areas in the
City with 51% or more of households with incomes less than 80% AMI are designated as CDBG Target
Areas.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.415, 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 13 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities
Priority Level
High
Population
Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Low/mod
Associated
Goals
Preserve existing housing stock
Add new affordable housing
Description
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities through Homeowner
Rehabilitation, Emergency Repairs, Increased Ownership Opportunities
Basis for
Relative
Priority
These areas have been areas of concern in the past and emerged in the course
of examining the data. They were also frequently mentioned in the course of
focus group and Public Hearing discussions. These discussions confirmed the
already known needs of these areas, complementing or corroborating the data.
2 Priority Need
Name
Public Service Programs
Priority Level
High
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Population
Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Low/mod
Associated
Goals
Support public services
Description
Support for services that benefit eligible residents, including presumed benefit
segments of the population such as elderly, the homeless and disabled adults.
May potentially include services associated with public health response to the
corona virus pandemic
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Data, consultation, and public input all reveal a need for public services in the
City.
Additional consultation with public health agencies, including the City of
Bayonne Health Department, will determine the additional services needed to
respond to the corona virus pandemic. If needed, it is expected they would be
of the utmost urgency and highest priority.
3 Priority Need
Name
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Priority Level
High
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Population
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Low/mod
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Public Improvements
Description
Improvements in eligible residential areas to public infrastructure, potentially
including streets, water and sewer, and parks.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Data, consultation, and public input all reveal a need for public improvements
and code enforcement in the City.
4 Priority Need
Name
Public Facilities
Priority Level
High
Population
Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Low/mod
Associated
Goals
Administration
Non-Profit loan program
Description
Improvements to both municipal properties and non-profit facilities that serve
eligible populations. Potentially, to include the addition of temporary facilities
to assist in the response to the corona virus pandemic.
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Aging facilities and increasing demand lead to a need to expand and rehabilitate
eligible public facilities.
Additional consultation with public health agencies, including the City of
Bayonne Health Department, will determine if additional facilities are needed to
respond to the corona virus pandemic. If needed, it is expected they would be
of the utmost urgency and highest priority.
5 Priority Need
Name
Fair Housing
Priority Level
High
Population
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Non-housing Community Development
Other
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Administration
Fair Housing
Description
Fair
Housing
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Data, consultation, and public input all reveal a need for fair housing efforts
throughout the City.
6 Priority Need
Name
Administration and Planning
Priority Level
High
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Population
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Low/Mod
Associated
Goals
Administration and planning
Description
Administration and planning for the City’s CDBG program
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Effective, efficient management of CDBG resources is the foundation of all
benefits those resources bring to the City.
Narrative (Optional)
The needs in these target areas are numerous and varied. The principal needs are: 1) housing
rehabilitation 2) public service programs especially for youth, the elderly and the disabled, 3) public
improvements, 4) public facilities to improve/revitalize neighborhoods, 5) fair housing, and 6)
administration and planning.
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These areas have been areas of concern in the past and emerged in the course of examining the
data. They were also frequently mentioned in the course of focus group and Public Hearing
discussions. These discussions confirmed the already known needs of these areas, complementing or
corroborating the data.
Though HUD program funding is not guaranteed from year to year and does, in fact, fluctuate annually,
Bayonne and all other grantees are required to set out a plan for the entire five-year period. This plan is
based on an assumption of relatively level funding for years 2 through 5. Adjustments will be made with
each Annual Action Plan for those subsequent years, but the priorities established in this Consolidated
Plan and enumerated above will continue to guide decisions going forward.
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.420(b), 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Bayonne’s CDBG allocation for 2020 is $1,574,119.
The expected amount for the remainder of the Con Plan entered below is approximately 4 times the Year 1 allocation.
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
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
1,574,119
60,000
40,000 1,674,119
6,296,476
Expected amount for
remainder
of Con Plan is
approximately 4
times the Year 1
allocation
Table 14 - Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
In Year One, street improvements and public park improvements are planned, and may continue during Years Two-Five to address the needs
identified in the plan.
Discussion
The planning, coordination and leveraging that is part of every Consolidated Plan and every Annual Action plan within it helps assure that CDBG
funds are used as efficiently as possible to benefit as many eligible residents as possible.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure - 91.415, 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity
Responsible Entity Type
Role
Geographic Area Served
BAYONNE
Government
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
Jurisdiction
Bayonne Housing Authority
PHA
Public Housing
Jurisdiction
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Government
Ownership
Rental
State
HUDSON COUNTY DIVISION OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Government
Ownership
Rental
Region
Hudson County Board of Social
Services
Government
Homelessness
Region
Comprehensive Emergency
Assistance System
Government
Homelessness
Region
Garden State Episcopal CDC
Non-Profit Organizations
Homelessness
Region
Church World Services
Non-Profit Organizations
Public Services
Region
Community Day Nursery
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Bayonne Economic
Opportunity Foundation
Non-profit organizations
Economic Development
public services
Jurisdiction
Jewish Community Center
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Bayonne Community Mental
Health Center
Public institution
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Bayonne Family Community
Center
Public institution
Public Services
Jurisdiction
PAL
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
United Cerebral Palsey
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Urban Enterprise Zone
Public institution
Economic Development
Jurisdiction
Bayonne Senior Day Care
Center
Public institution
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Waterfront Project
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Region
WINDMILL ALLIANCE, INC
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Victory Hall
Non-profit organizations
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Table 15 - Institutional Delivery Structure
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Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The institutional delivery structure list is by no means exhaustive. The agencies listed are those with the
most critical roles and those that have been traditionally involved in implementing goals. Many other
agencies have supporting roles and may become more directly involved in the Plan implementation.
Private developers have been critical in the creation of private affordable housing.
The City is listed as a single entity but multiple departments are involved in and provide resources for
Plan priorities. These Departments include: Planning and Zoning, Public Works, the Division of Parks and
the Housing Authority.
The federal government is another important partner providing resources through a variety of agencies
including HUD and the departments of Health and Human Services, Transportation, and Veterans
Affairs. The federal requirements related to the Continuum of Care planning have helped strengthen the
homeless delivery system.
An obvious strength of the institutional delivery system is the large number of non-profits, government
agencies, municipalities, and private developers involved. It can also be a weakness as developing
complementary funding priorities can be challenging for all parties. Gaps tend to emerge when
programs and sources don’t adapt to changing needs.
The primary strength of this delivery system is the remarkable dedication of the people who man the
front lines of the often-small non-profit organizations that provide many of the activities. These groups
are often extremely underfunded given the needs they seek to address but continue to deliver quality
services in a wide variety of fields.
Inadequacies in the institutional structure are primarily related to the lack of adequate funding to
address local needs.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy
X
X
X
Legal Assistance
X
X
X
Mortgage Assistance
X
X
X
Rental Assistance
X
X
X
Utilities Assistance
X
X
X
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Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement
X
X
X
Mobile Clinics
X
X
X
Other Street Outreach Services
X
X
X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
X
X
X
Child Care
X
X
X
Education
X
X
X
Employment and Employment
Training
X
X
X
Healthcare
X
X
X
HIV/AIDS
X
X
X
Life Skills
X
X
X
Mental Health Counseling
X
X
X
Transportation
X
X
X
Other
X
X
X
Table 16 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
As noted the Community Development Department is the lead agency for Consolidated Plan
activities. However, program delivery is conducted through government agencies and private sector
organizations.
Garden State Episcopal coordinates outreach and service provision to homeless individuals in the region.
In addition, Hudson County’s CoC convenes multiple service partners who serve the homeless
population in the region, including Bayonne.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed
above
The challenges of the service delivery system are largely budgetary and related, lack of staff needed to
adequately meet the service needs of the population. The homeless population has complex and
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interwoven needs that require knowledge and dedication on the part of staff to address. In addition,
there can be reluctance of persons who are homeless to comply with services.
The strength of the service delivery system is the people that are dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of others in Bayonne and throughout the county.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
The City of Bayonne will leverage its institutional strengths and work to increase efforts to enhance
coordination between private industry, business, developers, and social service agencies through
seminars and meetings, as well as direct contact on specific issues and concerns. The City will continue
to seek additional funding, technical assistance, training and other resources to support best practices
and new approaches to solving community challenges.
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SP-45 Goals - 91.415, 91.215(a)(4)
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
Low/mod
areas
Provide Safe,
Affordable
Housing
Opportunities
CDBG:
$1,300,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated:
24 Household
Housing Units
2
Public Service
Programs
2020 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Public Service
Programs,
especially for
the Elderly
CDBG:
$944,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
2000 Persons
Assisted
3
Public
Facilities
2020 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Citywide
Public
Facilities
CDBG:
$1,823,072
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
2000 Persons
Assisted
4
Public
Improvements
2020 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Facility Repair
related to
Code
Enforcement
Public
Improvements
and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$640,000
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
500 Persons
Assisted
5
Fair Housing
2020 2024
Fair Housing
Citywide
Fair Housing
CDBG:
$240,000
Other:
20 Other
6
Administration 2020 2024
Program
Administration
Citywide
Administration
and Planning
CDBG:
$960,000
Other:
1 Other
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name
Affordable housing
Goal
Description
Continue a program of interest-free loans to improve the homes of income-
eligible households.
2 Goal Name
Public Service Programs
Goal
Description
Operating support for a wide variety of public services that benefit eligible
populations.
4 Goal Name
Public Facilities
Goal
Description
Code-enforcement related improvements to both municipal properties and non-
profit facilities that serve eligible populations.
5 Goal Name
Public Improvements
Goal
Description
Public infrastructure improvements including streets, water and sewer, and parks.
6 Goal Name
Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Fair Housing programs and services
6 Goal Name
Administration and Planning
Goal
Description
Administration and planning for the City's CDBG program
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families
to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
Although Bayonne doesn’t receive HOME funds, the City estimates that it will be able to assist twenty-
four families in preserving the condition and affordability of their homes during the period covered by
this Consolidated Plan.
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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards - 91.415, 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
Poisoning from lead hazards is very preventable, yet it is the most prevalent environmental hazard
adversely affecting the development of children. Throughout the City, children continue to be faced with
developmental, behavioral, and intellectual impediments from exposure to toxic sources of lead in their
homes. More than 80% of the housing stock was built before 1976 when lead-based paint was
commonly and legally used. The aging housing stock continues to be the major source of lead exposure
to children.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Lead hazards are addressed during housing rehabilitation efforts. All pre-1978 homes that receive
rehabilitation assistance that involves painted surfaces are tested for the presence of lead-based paint.
When evidence of paint is found, relevant steps are taken, usually lead safe work practices and interim
controls, all using qualified contractors. Efforts to reduce exposure to lead paint begin with initial
inspections, review of hazard assessments, relevant modifications to work write-ups, interim inspections
and final inspections and clearance testing.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
They are written into the relevant policy and procedures manuals.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy - 91.415, 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
Poverty is very clearly a concern in City of Bayonne. Despite a strengthening economy and low levels of
unemployment at the national and state levels, City of Bayonne continues to have relatively high
unemployment, and the latest poverty figures indicate that 15.7 percent of the City’s population lives in
poverty.
The City’s anti-poverty strategy is inextricably linked to the public service programming that has been
implemented and operated for several years. The objective of poverty reduction requires programming
for broad areas including job training and placement, public services, education, and basic skills
development. It is only through comprehensive, coordinated strategies that nurture skills and provide
opportunities to gain and retain employment and thus improve the quality of life that people can
improve their situation. Examples of these include job training and job placement activities sponsored
by the Workforce Investment Board and the Board of Social Services, day care funding throughput the
city, long-term employment opportunities for severely disabled adults, and life skills development
programs. The Vo-tech school, the Hudson County Community College, and the Continuing Education
Program also provide important training and educational opportunities for local residents.
The City works through and coordinates economic development efforts with the Hudson County
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy committee, which recommends or endorses grants
applications to the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. The
overriding goal is to create new jobs and opportunities for households with incomes below the poverty
level.
The City also supports programs and activities that promote a stable and growing economy. Business
assistance loans and guarantees are available to firms that wish to expand. In return for below market
rate loans and support these firms pledge to create jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. Many
of these loans are to small and very small firms that offer growth potential for the community and the
region.
The City has been providing financial assistance through direct grants as well as technical and advisory
assistance to non-profits and community agencies that administer a wide variety of programs for lower
income residents. These programs have an immediate impact on primary needs of the low-income
population and the causes of poverty. CDBG provides the core funding for critical basic needs including
health, childcare, housing, and transportation.
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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
Please see the preceding response.
In addition, there are cross-referrals of program participants among City services so that, for instance, if
someone is seeking employment or training assistance, they are also made aware of housing resources -
from rehab to shelter to housing education - that are available in the City and region.
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SP-80 Monitoring - 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Bayonne has developed procedures to ensure that approved projects will meet the purpose
of the Consolidated Plan and that available funds will be distributed in a timely manner. The Sub-
recipient Agreement is the contractual document between the City and the sub-recipient which specifies
the activities that are to be completed and the conditions which must be met, including compliance with
the applicable laws and regulations. This agreement is the basis for monitoring all sub-recipients.
It is the City of Bayonne’s policy to monitor sub-recipients on a continuing basis from the inception of
the award. Monitoring addresses program benefit, program progress and compliance with other
applicable laws. This is accomplished through standard reports from the recipient, telephone contact
with the sub-recipient and periodic on-site monitoring visits.
Sub-recipients are required to set up a record keeping and filing system to maintain documentation on
program benefit and compliance with other applicable laws. Sub-recipients must establish appropriate
accounts for funds awarded and maintain the necessary fiscal records consisting of journals and ledgers
on the receipt and disbursement of funds as well as supporting documentation. These fiscal records are
reviewed during on-site monitoring to determine whether proper documentation exists to facilitate the
performance of an audit.
Periodic on-site visits are conducted, at minimum, on an annual basis to review of sub-recipient records,
project site inspections and interviews with beneficiaries. Such monitoring is scheduled with a sub-
recipient and followed up with a monitoring report. The monitoring report contains observations about
the documents reviewed and the inspections made as well as any recommendations to correct
deficiencies.
Minority Business Outreach - The City encourages participation by minority-owned businesses in CDBG
assisted activities and maintains records concerning the participation of minority-owned businesses to
assess the results of its efforts and to complete the semiannual "Minority Business Enterprise Report" to
HUD. Qualified minority contractors are encouraged to bid on properties participating in the Housing
Rehabilitation Program.
Comprehensive Planning Requirements - To ensure compliance with the comprehensive
planning requirements of the Consolidated Plan process, Bayonne reviews the process on an
ongoing basis. The review ensures compliance with federal requirements concerning citizen
participation and consistency of actions taken with those specified in the "Citizen Participation
Plan." Records documenting actions taken are maintained for each program year.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Bayonne’s CDBG allocation for 2020 is $1,574,119. Bayonne also expects $60,000 in Program Income
and plans to spend $40,000 in unspent funds from previous years.
The expected amount for the remainder of the Con Plan entered below is approximately 4 times the
Year 1 allocation.
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
1,574,119
60,000
40,000 1,674,119
6,296,476
Expected
amount for
remainder
of Con Plan is
approximately
4
times the
Year 1
allocation
Table 18 - 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
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.
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Even the City’s housing rehabilitation program guidelines require that homeowners pay for any
rehabilitation costs in excess of the program limits.
If appropriate, describe publicly 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.
Discussion
While available resources are insufficient to meet all needs, careful monitoring, diligent leveraging and
ongoing coordination helps the City of Bayonne assure that its residents receive the most benefit from
the CDBG funding received.
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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
Low/mod areas
Provide Safe,
Affordable Housing
Opportunities
CDBG: $325,000
Rental units rehabilitated: 4
Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 6 Household
Housing Unit
2
Public Service
Programs
2020
2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod areas
Public Service
Programs,
especially for the
Elderly
CDBG: $236,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1090 Persons
Assisted
3
Public Facilities
2020
2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod areas
Citywide
Facility Repair
related to Code
Enforcement
Public Facilities
Public
Improvements
and Infrastructure
CDBG: $455,768
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
Improvements and
Infrastructure
CDBG: $160,00
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 2000 Persons
Assisted
5
Fair Housing
2020
2024
Fair Housing
Citywide
Fair Housing
CDBG: $60,000
Other:
1 Other
6
Administration
2020
2024
Program
Administration
Citywide
Administration and
Planning
CDBG: $240,000
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 2020 CDBG funds to help provide a wide variety of services to seniors, youth and other low-
moderate income residents.
4 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 .
5 Goal Name
Public Improvements
Goal
Description
Public infrastructure improvements including streets, water and sewer, parks and other eligible
projects in low-mod residential areas.
6 Goal Name
Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Fair Housing programs and services provided as part of the program administrative cost.
6 Goal Name
Administration and Planning
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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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 2020 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 2020 Program Year will support at least one objective and one outcome
1. Preserve existing housing through the Housing Rehabilitation Program – 10 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 – a minimum of 2,000 residents
5. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing
For Program Year 2020, the first year of its new Consolidated Plan, the City of intend to implement the following projects with CDBG funds.
#
Project Name
1 Program Administration 2020
2 Fair Housing 2020
3 Community Day Nursery 2020
4 Senior Bus 2020
5 Head Start 2020
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#
Project Name
6 HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention 2020
7 United Cerebral Palsey 2020
8 Jewish Community Center 2020
9 Trinitas 2020
10 Trinitas Addiction Counseling 2020
11 Bayonne Family Community Center 2020
12 Victory Hall 2020
13 PAL 2020
14 Waterfront Project Seniors & Housing Counseling 2020
15 Wallace Temple food pantry 2020
16 Church World Service 2020
17 Residential Rehab 2020
18 Non-profit Facilities Fund 2020
19 Infrastructure Improvements 2020
Table 20 – 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
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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.
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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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
Program Administration - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Fair Housing
Administration
Needs Addressed
Administration and Planning
Funding
CDBG: $240,000
Description
General administration and planning of the CDBG program.
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Successfully implementing the planned CDBG activities will
benefit thousands of residents, the majority of whom are low-mod
income
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
Successfully implementing the planned CDBG activities will
benefit thousands of residents, the majority of whom are low-mod
income
2
Project Name
Fair Housing
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Fair Housing
Needs Addressed
Fair Housing
Funding
CDBG: $60,000
Description
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-income individuals.
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Target Date
12/31/2021
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.
Planned Activities
Fair Hosing Counseling
3
Project Name
Community Day Nursery - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $38,000
Description
Operating support for a program that provides day care to pre-school children from low- and
moderate-income families.
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
25 low-moderate income families
Location Description
593 Broadway, Bayonne
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that provides day care to pre-school children from low- and
moderate-income families.
4
Project Name
Senior Bus program - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
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Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $30,000
Description
Operating support for a senior bus that operates throughout the City including insurance ($6,000)
and salary ($24,000).
Target Date
12/31/2021
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.
5
Project Name
Head Start - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $20,000
Description
Support for operations of Head Start centers.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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, including possible addition of security personnel.
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6
Project Name
HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Homeless Assistance
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Homeless Activities, including Homeless Prevention
Funding
CDBG: $18,000
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
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 300 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.
7
Project Name
United Cerebral Palsy - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $22,000
Description
Operating support for an organization that assists severely disabled adults.
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Target Date
12/31/2021
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
Jewish Community Center - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $4,000
Description
Operating support for a program that provides after-school care for children from low-mod income
families.
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 children from low and moderate-income families.
Location Description
1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that provides after-school care for children from low-mod income
families.
9
Project Name
Trinitas –2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
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Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $13,000
Description
Operating support for organization that provides counseling services to emotionally disturbed
children and their families.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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, NJ
Planned Activities
Operating support for organization that provides counseling services to emotionally disturbed
children and their families.
10 Project Name
Trinitas Addiction Counseling - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $13,000
Description
Operating support for organization that provides addiction counseling services.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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
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Planned Activities
Operating support for organization that provides addiction counseling services.
11 Project Name
Bayonne Family Community Center - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $24,000
Description
Operating support for a program that provides child care services for income-eligible families.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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 program that provides child care services for income-eligible families.
12 Project Name
Victory Hall - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $6,000
Description
Operating support for a program that provides activities for developmentally disabled adults.
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
40 developmentally disabled adults and their families.
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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 - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and serving primarily low- and
moderate-income families.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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 - Seniors & housing counseling - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $14,000
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Description
Operating support for a program that provides legal advice and assistance to seniors, including the
preparation of wills ($8,000) and for a housing counseling program operated by the same
organization ($6,000).
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
At least 10 elderly residents of Bayonne.
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 program that provides legal advice and assistance to seniors, including the
preparation of wills.
15 Project Name
Wallace Temple food pantry - 2020
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $2,000
Description
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides nutritional education along with
food.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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
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Planned Activities
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides nutritional education along with
food.
16 Project Name
Church World Service 2020
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs, especially for the Elderly
Funding
CDBG: $5,000
Description
Public Service Programs
Target Date
12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
29 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 provided by an Employment Coach for refugees and asylees.
17 Project Name
Residential rehab - 2020
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 all types of loans plus project delivery costs.
Target Date
12/31/2021
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Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 families, all at or below 80% Area Median Income.
Location Description
Program available throughout Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Loans for repairs to housing units, both owner-occupied and rental, inhabited by income-eligible
residents. Funding includes amounts for all types of loans plus project delivery costs.
18 Project Name
Non-profit facilities fund - 2020
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Improvements
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
6/30/2021
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.
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19 Project Name
Infrastructure Improvements - 2020
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Goals Supported
Public Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG: $160,000
Description
Street reconstruction and park improvements in eligible low-mod areas of the City.
Target Date
12/30/2021
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 areas of the City.
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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
23
Citywide
77
Table 21 - 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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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 systems change 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,
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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
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
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interaction among these entities. The CD Program will continue to serve in that capacity while
respecting the autonomy and uniqueness of each partner.
Discussion
Please see the preceding discussions.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
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
. 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.
99.00%
Discussion
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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
2010 Census
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
U. S. Census Bureau
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Various demographic and other information specific to the entire City.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
As a base year source for Needs Assessment. The default base year of 2009 included no data for
several key categories
Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.
The 2010 Census.
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Census Bureau methodology.
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
The entire city as well as smaller divisions thereof, including census tracts and block groups.
2 Data Source Name
2013-2017 ACS
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
U. S. Census Bureau
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Various demographic and other information specific to the entire City.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To provide a more recent look at vital data pertaining to the service area than the default data
contained in the 2011-2015 ACS
Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.
Estimates compiled by the Census Bureau during 2019
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Census Bureau methodology.
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
The entire city as well as smaller divisions thereof, including census tracts and block groups.
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