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Executive Summary
This document outlines the City of Bayonne's Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, a key component of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for housing and community development. The plan details the intended use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by HUD to address identified needs for low- and moderate-income households. Key objectives include preserving affordable housing, improving infrastructure and public facilities, and enhancing public services. The plan details specific projects and their allocated funding, focusing on activities that support objectives such as safe housing, public services for various populations, and economic opportunities. Public input was sought through hearings and comment periods, with the draft plan available for review from May 1, 2026, through June 1, 2026, and all submitted comments were considered.
The 2026 Annual Action Plan is a continuation of efforts to meet community needs and will utilize an allocation of $1,422,664 in CDBG funds. The plan emphasizes a collaborative approach, involving various city agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. It outlines specific goals and projects aimed at improving housing stock, supporting public services, enhancing public facilities and infrastructure, and covering program administration. The plan covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and is a crucial step in the City's strategy to foster decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for its residents.
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BAYONNE, NJ
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
DRAFT 2026 Annual Action Plan
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
MAY 1, 2026 – JUNE 1, 2026
In order to obtain the views of residents, public agencies and other interested parties, Bayonne
will place the 2026 Annual Action Plan on public display beginning May 1, 2026 through June 2,
2026, on the City’s website at the following address: www.bayonnenj.org and in person at
Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C in Bayonne. This document will be available to the public for a
period of no less than 30 days. All interested persons are invited to submit written comments
addressed to Ashley Lambert-Chavers, City of Bayonne, at the above address or by e-mail to
CDBG@baynj.org. All comments received by June 2, 2026 will be considered.
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1.
Introduction
The City of Bayonne, NJ has prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan to identify housing and community
development needs and to develop specific goals and objectives to address those needs over a five-year
period. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the City covers the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30,
2029. The Annual Action Plan presented here covers the second year of this 5-year period, specifically
from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The Annual Action Plan sets forth the goals and objectives for the period and is a continuation of efforts
begun in the first year of the current 5-year cycle to address needs identified in the current Consolidated
Plan. More specifically, this Annual Action Plan details the City’s intended use of Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan stipulates that the City’s Department of Community Development will
administer the CDBG Program.
The FY 2026 Annual Action Plan describes to HUD and to our stakeholders how the City of Bayonne intends
to use CDBG funds to meet community needs. The funds are intended to provide low- and moderate-
income households with viable communities by addressing one of HUD’s three objectives; 1. Provide
decent housing, 2. Create a suitable living environment, and 3. Create economic opportunities. Eligible
activities include community facilities and improvements, roads and infrastructure, housing rehabilitation
and preservation, development activities, public services, economic development, planning and
administration.
Program outcomes are designed to show how each activity benefits the community or people served. All
activities must provide one of the following benefits; 1. Improved Availability / Accessibility, 2. Improved
Affordability or 3. Improved Sustainability.
Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to Bayonne in 2026 to address the needs outlined
in this Plan are $1,422,664.
2.
Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
All activities included in the 2026 Action Plan will support at least one objective from the following list:
1. Preserve existing affordable housing
2. Maintain and improve the infrastructure, including water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, storm water
facilities that impact homeowners
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3. Maintain and improve public facilities, including parks and recreation facilities; make handicap
accessibility improvements as needed
4. Maintain and improve non-profit facilities that serve low-mod and at-risk residents, including food
pantries and facilities for victims of domestic violence
5. Ensure that quality public services in support of youth development, public health, employment
and housing needs are available to low-income residents
6. Continued support of services to those individuals and groups with special needs, such as disabled
adults and the elderly
7. Support activities that address the needs of the Homeless and Non-homeless Special Needs
Populations, especially in the areas of prevention and of transitioning to independent living
8. Execution of anti-poverty efforts that support and build upon existing programs, relate to
economic development efforts and integrate job training and placement, welfare to work
initiatives and other programs aimed at improving opportunities for economic self-sufficiency
9. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing
Specific goals for the Plan are summarized in Section AP-20. Specific Projects to meet those goals and the
objectives for each Project are detailed in Section AP-35.
3.
Evaluation of past performance
As detailed in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) the City submits
each year, Bayonne and its community partners regularly bring the benefits of the CDBG program to
thousands of Bayonne residents. It has done so by focusing efforts of the City and its partners on the
timely and compliant use of CDBG funds. That focus will continue in 2026.
As it has in previous years, through a concerted effort, Bayonne successfully made timeliness for the use
of CDBG funds on the annual timeliness test date of May 2, 2026.
As of May 1, 2026, the City has drawn down some 99% of 2022 CDBG funds, 80% of 2023 funds, 64% of
2024 funds and 13% of the recently arrived 2025 funds. Bayonne has also drawn 95% of CDBG-CV funds.
Successful and popular services from previous years have been continued in 2026. Examples include the
Senior Bus program, support for youth programs and support for special needs populations, including
United Cerebral Palsy and Victory Hall. A program to improve facilities of non-profits serving the low-mod
income population has also been continued from previous years.
Bayonne continues its commitment to further affordable housing through the Housing Rehabilitation
Program, support for services to address homelessness and funding fair housing activities.
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4.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
This Annual Action Plan resulted from a process of consultation and citizen participation. Citizens, not-
for-profit organizations and other interested parties were afforded a variety of opportunities to: receive
information about the meetings, participate in public hearings, comment upon the plan and its
amendments, and register complaints about the plan and its amendments.
The City of Bayonne complied with the citizen participation requirements of the regulations by doing the
following: Following a Citizen Participation Plan; Publishing informational notices about the Action Plan
prior to public hearings; Holding public meetings in an accessible place at a convenient time after
providing reasonable notice; Publishing a summary of the Action Plan; Making the Action Plan available
for public examination and comment for a period of at least thirty (30) days; Providing citizens, public
agencies and other interested parties reasonable access to records regarding any uses of CDBG funds in
prior years; and considering the views and comments of citizens, and preparing a summary of those views
for consideration with the Annual Action Plan submission.
A public hearing of the participants and interested parties was held on January 20, 2026, following a
published public notice. The floor was opened for comments and questions. All questions were
responded to at the meeting.
The City also made the draft Action Plan available to the public on the City website and in print form at
Bayonne City Hall.
On May 1, 2026 the draft Plan was made available to the public for review on the City’s website and in
print at City Hall. The City did not receive any citizen comments during the 30-day public review period,
which was from May 1, 2026 through June 1, 2026. A public hearing on the draft plan was held in person
on May 20, 2026. {{{{No comments were received during this hearing.}}}}
5.
Summary of public comments
Comments received during the initial Jan. 20, 2026 public hearing to assess community needs and through
the needs assessment portions of applications for CDBG funding indicate that there continue to be unmet
needs in the Bayonne community. These include needs for public services, improvements to the facilities
in which those services are provided, need for more available affordable housing, the need to improve
the City’s housing stock through their Housing Rehabilitation Program and the need for additional fair
housing information and resources.
{{{{{{There were no public comments submitted during the second hearing, held on May 20, 2026. There
were also no public comments submitted during the public review period.}}}}}
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6.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were accepted.
7.
Summary
The 2026 Annual Action Plan sets forth a description of activities for the use of funds that are expected to
become available during the coming Program Year, determines goals for individuals and households to be
served, and describes the implementation plan and geographic location of the activities to be undertaken.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1.
Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
Lead Agency
BAYONNE
CDBG Administrator
BAYONNE
Community Development
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City Council, through the Department of Community Development, has the ultimate responsibility in assuring that the priority needs of the
Consolidated Plan are met. The Department provides the funding and technical assistance to the non-profit housing developers and service
providers, and City agencies and authorities for projects that meet the needs documented in the plan. The City’s housing and community
development programs are administered by the Department of Community Development, working with a number of other City agencies, county
offices, and not-for-profit service providers.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Mr. Anthony Segarra, Director, Department of Community Development, Municipal Building, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002,
201-437-7222, asegarra@beof.org
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1.
Introduction
The City of Bayonne has prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Years 2025 through 2029 and this
2026 Annual Action Plan 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.
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.
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Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The City's housing and community development programs are administered by the Department of
Community Development, working with a number of other City agencies and not-for-profit service
providers. The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation, Bayonne Family Community Center, Garden
State Episcopal Community Development Corporation and more all provide various public services,
including mental health, case management/service referrals and emergency assistance to individuals
experiencing homelessness. The City has worked closely with local non-profit organizations to actively
encourage cross-sector collaboration and innovation in providing housing and services for low- and
moderate-income persons.
Both the City and the Bayonne Housing Authority coordinate their efforts and activities to ensure
adequate and efficient service in the areas of public housing and housing assistance. The Bayonne Housing
Authority manages the public housing units and Section 8 program on a day-to-day basis. Also, the City
Department of Community Development maintains a positive relationship with the builders, developers
and financial institutions in the County and the region. This collaborative approach has assisted in the
creation of affordable housing projects throughout the City.
A number of other agencies, organizations and programs are consulted with respect to providing services
and assistance to the City’s low- and moderate-income residents. The NJ Department of Community
Affairs provides technical and financial assistance through various housing programs. The Hudson County
Board of Social Services and the Department of Human Services provide counseling programs for
homeless persons and emergency assistance. The Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System (CEAS)
Committee coordinates homeless strategies and programs countywide. Though these entities and the
CEAS in particular, work well together, there are opportunities for improved coordination and
communication. All agencies involved in these efforts are seeking new ways to better serve their target
populations and the general public.
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
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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.
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 for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Bayonne does not receive ESG funds but consults with Hudson County through the CoC and
CEAS organizations to help the County determine how best to use ESG resources.
2.
Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1
Agency/Group/Organization
City of Bayonne Planning Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Planning organization
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
The City of Bayonne, Department of Community Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
Windmill Alliance, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan. Public hearings were also held for this Annual Action
Plan. 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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
Bayonne Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan.
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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
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
7
Agency/Group/Organization
Bayonne Family Community Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. 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
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
9
Agency/Group/Organization
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. 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
Public services
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
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Bayonne Department of Health
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversations with various
City departments to continually evaluate relevant needs.
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HUDSON MILESTONES
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
13 Agency/Group/Organization
Wallace Temple
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
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Sunflower Adult Day
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
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Bayonne PAL Day Care Center Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
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The Waterfront Project, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. This organization's application
for CDBG funding also included a description of community needs.
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Victory Hall
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In addition to consultation via meetings, e-mails and less formal conversation;
the City held one public hearing, a community stakeholder meeting and a
community survey to solicit input on community needs and priorities for the
current Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. 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.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic
Plan overlap with the goals of each
plan?
Continuum of Care
Hudson County Department of Community Development
Goals are the same.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1.
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
This Annual Action Plan resulted from a process of consultation and citizen participation. Citizens, not-
for-profit organizations and other interested parties were afforded a variety of opportunities to: receive
information about the meetings, participate in public hearings, comment upon the plan and its
amendments, and register complaints about the plan and its amendments.
The City of Bayonne complied with the citizen participation requirements of the regulations by doing the
following: Following a Citizen Participation Plan; Publishing informational notices about the Action Plan
prior to public hearings; Holding public meetings in an accessible place at a convenient time after
providing reasonable notice; Publishing a summary of the Action Plan; Making the Action Plan available
for public examination and comment for a period of at least thirty (30) days; Providing citizens, public
agencies and other interested parties reasonable access to records regarding any uses of CDBG funds in
prior years; and considering the views and comments of citizens, and preparing a summary of those views
for consideration with the Annual Action Plan submission.
A public hearing of the participants and interested parties was held on January 20, 2026, following a
published public notice. The floor was opened for comments and questions. All questions were
responded to at the meeting.
The City also made the draft Action Plan available to the public on the City website and in print form at
Bayonne City Hall.
On May 1, 2026 the draft Plan was made available to the public for review on the City’s website and in
print at City Hall. The City did not receive any citizen comments during the 30-day public review period,
which was from May 1, 2026 through June 1, 2026. A public hearing on the draft plan was held in person
on May 20, 2026. {{{{No comments were received during this hearing.}}}}
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Or
der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applica
ble)
1
Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/bro
ad
community
Held January
20, 2026 to
receive
community
input on needs
and
opportunities.
XX people
attended.
Consensus
was there
remains a
continued
need for
many public
services as
well as
facility and
infrastructur
e
improvement
s and
assistance
with
maintaining
existing
housing as
well as
adding new
affordable
units.
All comments
were accepted.
2
Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/bro
ad
community
Held May 20,
2026 to review
draft Action
Plan.
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Ou
treach
Target of Ou
treach
Summary of
response/atte
ndance
Summary of
comments re
ceived
Summary of co
mments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applica
ble)
3
Funding
applications
Local service
providers
Applications
received from
many and
varied
providers in
which they
described
current needs
as well as their
efforts to
meet them.
Local non-
profits
continue to
do
remarkable
working in
meeting the
needs of the
City's many
vulnerable
populations.
Need
continues to
outpace
resources.
All comments
were accepted.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Bayonne has been allocated $1,422,664 from HUD for the 2026 Program Year.
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
1,422,664.00
0.00
0.00
1,422,664.00
4,200,000.00
Expected amount for
remainder of Con
Plan is approximately
3 times the current
allocation
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied.
Non-profit partners in the City's CDBG program bring resources of every type to augment their CDBG funding. From federal Head Start dollars to
state and foundation services grants to bake sales, Bayonne's non-profit partners are dynamic and resourceful in serving their particular
constituencies.
Similarly, the City combines federal, state and local resources for infrastructure and facility projects. State and federal Department of
Transportation and utility funding sources are added to CDBG resources to improve project scopes and efficiencies.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Any planned street improvements and public park improvements would take place on public property in the City.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
1
Affordable
Housing
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Citywide
Provide Safe,
Affordable Housing
Opportunities
CDBG:
$350,000.00
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10 Household
Housing Unit
2
Public Service
Programs
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Service
Programs
CDBG:
$213,399.00
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 2180 Persons
Assisted
3
Public Facilities
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Citywide
Public Facilities
CDBG:
$435,768.00
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted
4
Public
Improvements
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/mod
areas
Public Infrastructure
CDBG:
$138,967.00
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted
5
Administration
2025 2029 Administration
Low/mod
areas
Citywide
Administration and
Planning
CDBG:
$284,530.00
Other: 1 Other
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name
Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
Necessary repairs to residential units occupied by income-eligible households, both owner-occupied and rental. This goal
will be met through Project 16.
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 2025 CDBG
funds to help provide a wide variety of services to seniors, youth and other low-moderate income residents. This goal
will be met through Projects 2 through 15.
3 Goal Name
Public Facilities
Goal
Description
Improvements, including accessibility improvements, to public facilities, including facilities owned by non-profits that
serve primarily low-mod income residents. This goal will be met through Project 17.
4 Goal Name
Public Improvements
Goal
Description
Public infrastructure improvements including streets, water and sewer, parks and other eligible projects in low-mod
residential areas or for removal of architectural barriers. This goal will be met through Project 18.
5 Goal Name
Administration
Goal
Description
Program Administration. To include program planning, outreach, recordkeeping and reporting. This goal will be met
through Project 1.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
With input from a variety of stakeholders, with data from a variety of sources and with hands-on experience in front-line services to the most
vulnerable populations in the City, Bayonne plans a mix of activities in FY 2026 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 2026 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 - facilities
serving at least 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 - 14 public services assisting a minimum of 2,000 residents
4. Public improvements including streets and parks - benefiting a minimum of 1,000 residents
5. Continue Administration and Management activities, including Fair Housing
#
Project Name
1 Planning & Administration - 2026
2 Fair Housing - 2026
3 Community Day Nursery - 2026
4 Senior Bus - 2026
5 Head Start - 2026
6 HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2026
7 United Cerebral Palsy - 2026
8 Bayonne Youth Center - 2026
9 Bayonne Family Community Center - 2026
10 Victory Hall - 2026
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Project Name
11 PAL - 2026
12 Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2026
13 Team Wilderness - 2026
14 Church World Service - 2026
15 Act Now Foundation - 2026
16 Residential Rehab - 2026
17 Public Facilities Fund - 2026
18 Public Infrastructure Improvements - 2026
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
In allocating CDBG funds, the City endeavored to fund activities that were deemed to have the greatest benefit to residents in a timely, efficient
manner. The aim was to provide benefits in coordination with other support structures so as to avoid redundancy.
The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following criteria:
- Meeting the statutory and regulatory requirements of the CDBG Program.
- Meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income residents
- Focusing on low- and moderate-income areas or neighborhoods
- Coordination and leveraging of resources
- Response to expressed needs
- Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and
- The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1
Project Name
Planning & Administration - 2026
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Citywide
Goals Supported
Administration
Needs Addressed
Administration and Planning
Funding
CDBG: $284,530.00
Description
Planning and administration of the CDBG program, including planning,
outreach, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and affordable
housing efforts.
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Properly implementing the City's CDBG program will benefit
thousands of low and moderate-income residents, as specified within
each project that follows.
Location Description
Administration is from 555 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne as well as
630 Avenue C in Bayonne but the benefits are citywide.
Planned Activities
Planning and administration of the CDBG program, including planning,
outreach, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and affordable
housing efforts.
2
Project Name
Fair Housing - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $26,399.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
At least 10 Bayonne residents from low-mod income households.
Location Description
555 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ.
Planned Activities
Provide Fair Housing counseling services to low- and moderate-
income individuals.
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Project Name
Community Day Nursery - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $20,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 50 families, the majority of whom will have household
incomes of 80% or less of the Area Median Income.
Location Description
593 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that provides day care to pre-school
children primarily from low- and moderate-income families.
4
Project Name
Senior Bus - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $20,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
At least 700 unduplicated senior or disabled Bayonne residents from
throughout the City will benefit from this service.
Location Description
Bus travels throughout Bayonne, providing seniors with
transportation to medical appointments, shopping and more.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a senior bus that operates throughout the City.
Includes activities for salaries and insurance costs.
5
Project Name
Head Start - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
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Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $15,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
100 children from low- and moderate-income households.
Location Description
Head Start centers are located at 21 W. 8th Street and 557 Kennedy
Boulevard in Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Support for operations of Head Start centers.
6
Project Name
HIGHWAYS Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $20,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 500 individuals, including homeless, those at risk of
homelessness and victims of domestic violence.
Location Description
184 Hobart Ave., Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Windmill Alliance's HIGHWAYS program supports various homeless
shelters, food pantries and shelters for domestic violence victims as
well as providing counseling and employment training and
opportunities for the clients of those facilities.
7
Project Name
United Cerebral Palsy - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $30,000.00
Description
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 severely disabled adults.
Location Description
721 Broadway, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for an organization that assists severely disabled
adults.
8
Project Name
Bayonne Youth Center - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
200 youth, primarily from low- and moderate-income households.
Location Description
524 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for after-school programming for youths from low-
and moderate-income families.
9
Project Name
Bayonne Family Community Center - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $5,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
100 primarily low and moderate-income families.
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Location Description
259 Avenue E, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a residential service program that assists clients
with social service needs such as medical appointments, work
programs, transportation needs etc.
10 Project Name
Victory Hall - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $9,500.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
25 developmentally disabled adults and their families.
Location Description
74 W. 46th St., Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a program that provides activities for
developmentally disabled adults.
11 Project Name
PAL - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $25,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
At least 100 children, primarily from low- and moderate-income
households.
Location Description
550 Avenue A, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Support for a day care center operated by the Bayonne PAL and
serving primarily low- and moderate-income families.
Project Name
Wallace Temple Food Pantry - 2026
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12 Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $5,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
300 low and very low income residents of Bayonne, including
homeless individuals.
Location Description
392 Avenue C, Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for a food pantry and soup kitchen that provides
nutritional education along with food.
13 Project Name
Team Wilderness - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $15,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
At least 25 Bayonne youth, primarily from low-mod income
households.
Location Description
Programming is provided in partnership with the Bayonne Youth
Center, 524 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Operating support for Out of School Time program that brings youth
into nature.
14 Project Name
Church World Service - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
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Funding
CDBG: $2,500.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 Bayonne residents, primarily from low- and moderate-income
households.
Location Description
Office is located at 26 Journal Square in Jersey City, but services will
be provided in Bayonne.
Planned Activities
Support for a program that provides employment and job readiness
services.
15 Project Name
Act Now Foundation - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000.00
Description
Target Date
12/31/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
50 Bayonne seniors age 62 and over who are dealing with memory
loss.
Location Description
Act Now Foundation is located at 400 38th St., Suite 406, Union City,
NJ. Services to Bayonne residents will be provided at Bayonne Senior
Center locations.
Planned Activities
Support for a program that provides services to those affected by
dementia as well as their caregivers.
16 Project Name
Residential Rehab - 2026
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Provide Safe, Affordable Housing Opportunities
Funding
CDBG: $350,000.00
Description
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Target Date
6/30/2028
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 households, all at or below 80% Area Median Income.
Location Description
Program available throughout Bayonne. Exact locations to be
determined.
Planned Activities
Loans for repairs to housing units, both owner-occupied and rental,
inhabited by income-eligible residents. Funding includes amounts for
all types of loans plus project delivery costs.
17 Project Name
Public Facilities Fund - 2026
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Facilities
Needs Addressed
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $435,768.00
Description
Target Date
6/30/2028
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 for eligible improvements to municipal
and non-profit facilities 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.
18 Project Name
Public Infrastructure Improvements - 2026
Target Area
Low/mod areas
Goals Supported
Public Improvements
Needs Addressed
Public Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG: $138,967.00
Description
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Target Date
6/30/2028
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Exact number to be determined once projects are selected, but it is
expected that infrastructure improvements will benefit a minimum of
1,000 Bayonne residents, the majority of whom will be low-mod.
Location Description
To be determined.
Planned Activities
Projects to improve public infrastructure in eligible low-mod
residential areas or to remove barriers to accessibility.
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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
10
Citywide
90
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The geographic distribution described above allows Bayonne to adhere to its funding allocation
principals, specifically:
* abiding by CDBG regulations
* putting the most resources where the greatest need is
* using resources in the most efficient and effective manner.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
Barriers to affordable housing in Bayonne include the deteriorated condition of some housing units,
environmental problems and the high cost of remediating them, and low-income levels that make
affordability a major concern. The City is attempting to address these issues through community and
economic planning initiatives, as well as by providing financial assistance for housing repairs.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
There are no indications that current municipal public policies serve as barriers to affordable housing.
Discussion
Bayonne's proximity to New York City and recent indications of gentrification combine to keep property
values very high, often placing homeownership beyond the reach of even those whose income is well
above the low-mod range. This makes renting the only viable option for many and the inclusion of rental
properties into the City's residential rehab program is intended to help provide decent, affordable housing
to meet continued need among low and moderate-income households.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
This section summarizes by various category the anticipated benefits and impacts of the activities
contained in this Annual Action Plan. The individual goals and aims of these activities are described in AP-
35, the Projects Section. This section shows how multiple activities reinforce each other in addressing
broad areas of community development.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is a lack of funds. There are many needs in all of the
areas - public facilities, public services, 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,
particularly to small children, and with information on how to reduce those risks.
•
Testing & clearance - for all pre-1978 housing in the residential rehab program where painted
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surfaces will be disturbed or are found to be deteriorated, the program will conduct a lead risk
assessment and address any lead paint hazards through lead safe work practices, interim
controls or abatement, as appropriate and in compliance with HUD and EPA regulations
regarding lead paint.
The Community Development Office continues to contract with McCabe Environmental Services to
perform (1) lead based paint risk assessments on effected properties being rehabilitated with CDBG funds
and (2) follow-up with final clearance reports.
Additionally, abatement work is currently undertaken by qualified contractors who have completed US
HUD and EPA lead training courses and outreach is being undertaken to bring in additional
contractors. Also please see section SP-65 for additional efforts to address the lead-based paint hazard.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City has historically taken advantage of all programs that provide assistance to persons living below
the poverty level and looks to place potential job applicants in entry level positions with various businesses
that receive financial assistance from CDBG under the Urban Enterprise Zone Program.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City Council, through the Department of Community Development, has the ultimate responsibility in
assuring that the priority needs of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan are met. The Department
provides the funding and technical assistance to the non-profit housing developers and service providers,
and City agencies and authorities for projects that meet the needs documented in the plan. The City's
housing and community development programs are administered by the Department of Community
Development, working with a number of other City agencies, county offices, and not-for-profit service
providers. The City is also a member of the Hudson County Consortium. Both the City and the Bayonne
Housing Authority coordinate their efforts and activities to ensure adequate and efficient service in the
areas of public housing and housing assistance. The Housing Authority manages the Section 8 program.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
As a common partner with so many of the public and private housing and social service providers, the
Bayonne Community Development Program has been a natural conduit for communication and
interaction among these entities. The CD Program will continue to serve in that capacity while
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respecting the autonomy and uniqueness of each partner.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
0
Total Program Income:
0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
100.00%
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