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REV: 10-14-21 SK Exhibit “A” SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Phase 1: The Consultant will work with staff to consult with local stakeholders as required in CPD Notice 21-10. The Consultant will summarize notes provided to them by staff on their meetings with local stakeholders. The Consultant can assist with interviewing stakeholders required by the notice but not interviewed by the staff. The Consultant shall develop maps and graphic information to help community members provide informed input and help shape goals. These include identification of market conditions, geographic relationships, and concentrations of various housing and community development needs, and locations of essential human services and recreational facilities. The Consultant will complete a needs and gap analysis required by CPD Notice 21-10. The research will evaluate the size and demographics of the qualified populations and assess the unmet need in the community. Required subjects in the needs and gap analysis include the following: o Significant Characteristics of the Local Housing Market: In terms of supply, demand, condition, and cost. This shall include the number of assisted units by income and household type served, and whether any such units are expected to be lost. o Barriers to Affordable Housing: Explain whether the cost of housing or the incentives to develop, maintain, or improve affordable housing are affected by public policies, which may include tax policy, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees, charges, and other policies that affect the return on residential investment. Identify other barriers that impede community and economic development including the mortgage credit needs of area residents, and the capacity of non-profit community development organizations. o Housing Needs: Provide five year projections for extremely low, very low, low and moderate income households by renter and owner status, and different categories including large families, single persons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families; and a description of those experiencing cost burden, severe cost burden, substandard housing, and overcrowding. Specific attention will be paid to cohorts that have seen growth or been disproportionately affected by the current economy. The Consultant shall also determine the extent to which any racial or ethnic group has a ATTY/AGR.2021/Amend. No. 2/City Consultants & Research (Page 4 of 5)