Neighborhood Services
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Neighborhood Services creates and implements plans, policies and programs that preserve and improve the physical, social and economic life in our fine city.
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5/9/2013"Revitalizing Our Community For A Brighter Tomorrow"
Neighborhood Services develops solutions for neighborhood and community issues in the City of Yuma. Neighborhood Services creates and implements plans, policies and programs that preserve and improve the physical, social and economic life in our fine city. We bring together a diverse array of residents, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, businesses and government officials to establish a common goal and invest in the resources needed to reach that goal. This web site is designed to make it easy for you to discover all the programs we have to offer you, your family, and your neighborhood.
The revitalization plan has created a healthy, safe and decent living environment in the Carver Park neighborhood and in constructing the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood Center. The MLK Neighborhood Center houses organizations, which provide social services and educational opportunities. Code enforcement has improved the appearance of the neighborhood by the removal of debris, junk, abandoned vehicles and has created a sense of pride in the community.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Per requirements by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Yuma must prepare a new Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) every 3 to 5 years. The AI is a review of impediments or barriers that affect the rights of fair housing choice. Impediments to fair housing choice are defined as any actions, omissions, or decisions that restrict, or have the effect of restricting, the availability of housing choices for people based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national orgin.
The AI will serve as the substantive, logical basis for fair housing planning, provides essential information to policy makers, administrative staff, housing providers, lenders, and fair housing advocates, and assists in building public support for fair housing efforts.
2011-2015 City of Yuma Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
This is the adopted 2011-2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI).
Consolidated Plan
Per requirements by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Yuma must prepare a new Consolidated Plan every 3 to 5 years. The purposes of the plan are to identify the City’s housing and community development (including neighborhood & economic development) needs, priorities, strategies, objectives, five-year outcomes and to stipulate how funds will be allocated to these activities over the next five years.
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan and 2011 CDBG Action Plan
This is the adopted 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2011 CDBG Action Plan that describes activities and projects that are proposed for funding in the 2011 CDBG program year.
Community Development Block Grant
Each year the City of Yuma receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City holds an annual application process and funds can be provided for housing activities, public services, public facility improvements, economic development, infrastructure and other community development activities that improve living conditions for low and moderate income people. Projects and activities funded must be eligible under the CDBG Program and address priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan.
- 2013 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
The CDBG Action Plan describes activities and projects that were approved for funding in the 2013 CDBG Program Year (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014). - 2012 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
The CDBG Action Plan describes activities and projects that were approved for funding in the 2012 CDBG Program Year (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013). - 2010 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
The CDBG Action Plan describes activities and projects that were approved for funding in the 2010 CDBG Program Year (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011). - 2009 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
The CDBG Action Plan describes activities and projects that were approved for funding in the 2009 CDBG Program Year (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010). - 2008 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan - Amendment
A Substantial Amendment to the City of Yuma 2007-2010 Consolidated Plan and 2008 CDBG Action Plan to allow for the use of CDBG-Recovery funds allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
At the end of each fiscal year, the City of Yuma prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to show HUD and the citizens of Yuma the accomplishments achieved with the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other leveraged funds during the year. The CAPER compares the accomplishments with the goals and objectives that were outlined in the city’s Annual CDBG Action Plan.
- 2011 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- 2010 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- 2007 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
The Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community and have fun doing so. The Academy participants are encouraged to become knowledgeable residents about how City Government works and its role in community affairs. Graduates acknowledge that they leave far better informed and willing to participate in community boards and commissions as well as organizing neighborhood associations. The Academy has developed a partnership with the U of A and Yuma County Association for Family and Community Education (FCE) to give participants training on Communication Skills, Effective Meetings, Conflict Resolution and How to Speak in Public.
Class size is limited. Free to attend! (certain criteria apply) Complete a Leadership Academy application.
For More Information
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Neighborhood Services.
