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Upper Darby staff present HUD consolidated plan and PY52 action plan allocating about $2.3M in federal funds
Summary
Director Rita LaRue presented the township's five-year consolidated plan (2026'2030) and the program year 52 action plan, describing proposed allocations: nearly $1M for housing rehabilitation, $600K for public facilities and $482,904 in HOME funds; ESG funds for homeless services will be distributed via RFP.
Director Rita LaRue presented the Upper Darby Township five-year consolidated plan (2026'2030) and the program year 52 action plan for federal HUD entitlement funds at the July 15 council meeting, outlining how approximately $2.3 million in annual entitlement funding will be allocated.
LaRue summarized the program year budget: roughly $1,000,000 proposed for housing rehabilitation, $600,000 for public facilities and infrastructure projects (in low- and moderate-income census tracts), $482,904 in HOME program dollars, and $148,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for homelessness and shelter services. LaRue said ESG subrecipients will be chosen via a separate request-for-proposals process and that the township received technical assistance from consultants and engaged 67 stakeholders during plan development.
Council members asked about performance metrics, reporting to council and risk factors. LaRue said HUD requires regular reporting and offered to provide council with HUD-required reports or monthly summaries on request. Councilors raised concerns about subrecipient oversight and the limited portion of HUD funds available for public services (15% cap), which LaRue affirmed.
Council then moved and approved the resolution introducing the plan and action plan; staff noted the consolidated plan principles will guide program-year allocations and that the plan will be subject to further community engagement and existing HUD public-notice requirements.
