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7.B. - Page 58 of 79 AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.2200 Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Redwood City does not have a specific target area and will use the federal funds city wide. The City will provide programs and services identified in this Plan to households with the greatest need. Therefore, most activities will serve eligible low-income households on a city-wide basis and the applicants will apply for assistance on a program -by -program basis. Physical activities, including housing and neighborhood improvements, will be provided within the Census Block Group Areas with the greatest concentrations of low-income households. Typically, the City utilizes its CDBG and HOME funds within the boundaries of the City. However, HOME regulations permit Redwood City to invest its HOME funds in a project outside of its boundaries if that project will serve its own population, the City will invest in a local Habitat for Humanity project. The project consists of 20 affordable housing units (5 1 -bedroom units, 10 2 -bedroom units, and 5 3 -bedroom units), and an at -grade parking garage with 15 parking spaces and 8 bike parking spaces. The site is currently undeveloped and is adjacent to three historic resources and an apartment building. Geographic Distribution Target Area I Percentage of Funds Citywide and low income census tracts 100 Contiguous jurisdictions Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The primary strategy in 2018 to 2022 for the City of Redwood City will be to reduce the housing cost burden for homeowners wanting to live closer to work and creating suitable living environments for those households. In making funding decisions, the City of Redwood City will give priority to activities that: • Meet goals of the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan • Demonstrate a significance of need • Serve eligible areas within Redwood City • Are eligible projects or programs under HUD rules • Create visual impacts in the neighborhoods, particularly if an infrastructure project Discussion The City will provide programs and services identified in this Plan to households with the greatest need. With a large amount of funding available from prior years, the City of Redwood City will support projects that are shovel -ready and can use funds within the next 12 months. Annual Action Plan 2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 49 519