22-23-70 - Preparation of FY25-29 Consolidated Plan/Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

The City of Visalia is seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm with an understanding of HUD regulations, who have experienced principal staff for the development, preparation and submission of the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) federal Program Years 2025-2029 in accordance with all applicable requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations 24, CFR Part 91. The ConPlan includes, but is not limited a Citizens Participation Plan, Strategic Plan and first year Action Plan, which will cover the five-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.
As part of the ConPlan, the City is required to submit an AFFH certification, which requires the City to undertake Fair Housing Planning through 1) the completion of an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), 2) actions to eliminate any identified impediments; and 3) maintenance of AFFH records. The awarded consultant shall also assist to define and shall undertake the community/stakeholder participation process and data collection/analysis. The selected consultant will perform professional services under the supervision of the Finance Department-Housing Division.
This project is supported, in whole or in part, by a Federal Grant awarded to the City of Visalia by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Federal Funds being utilized for this project is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) No. B-25-MC-06-0035 and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds # M-23-MC-06-0230.