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Section 3 overview

City of Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development SCIF Workshop – 25 October 2013. Section 3 overview.

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Section 3 overview

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  1. City of Memphis Department of Housing and Community Development SCIF Workshop – 25 October 2013 Section 3 overview

  2. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 is HUD’s directive for providing preference to low- and very-low income residents of the local community (regardless of race or gender) and businesses that substantially employee these persons for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD-funded projects. What is section 3?

  3. HUD allocates substantial funding for projects and activities that produce significant employment and other economic opportunities. Recipients of housing assistance and low income individuals often have restricted access to employment and other economic opportunities. HUD funding can offer an effective means of empowering low-income individuals. HUD wants HUD money to benefit local residents where HUD funds are expended. Why section 3?

  4. To ensure that economic opportunities generated from HUD-funded projects will, “to the greatest extent feasible,” be directed to low- and very-low income persons – particularly those receiving assistance for housing. section 3 Policy & Purpose

  5. The City of Memphis, Division of HCD, as a grantee and/or recipient of federal funds, is required by HUD to develop and implement a Section 3 program. The City of Memphis, Division of HCD embraces the spirit and intent of its obligations under Section 3. The City of Memphis, Division of HCD requires applicable grant recipients (developers, contractors, subcontractors and others) engaged in projects awarded with funds sourced from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to adhere to all provisions of Section 3. Commitment to section 3

  6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Homeless Assistance Section 3 Funding programs

  7. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Certain grants awarded under HUD Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) *As of October 23, 2013 Section 3 Funding programs

  8. Section 3 requirements apply to contracting, employment, training, and other economic opportunities arising in connection with HUD-funded construction projects involving: Housing Construction Housing Reconstruction or Conversion Housing Rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards, but excluding routine maintenance, repair and replacement) Demolition Other public construction: roads, sewers, community centers, senior centers, etc. Section 3 Applicability

  9. Section 3 is triggered when: HCD receives HUD Housing and Community Development Planning funds in excess of $200,000 The funds are used for the normal completion of construction and rehabilitation projects and create the need for new employment, contracting or training opportunities Section 3 triggers

  10. HCD requires: Organizations seeking funding for the normal completion of construction and rehabilitation projects must complete a Section 3 Opportunity Plan and include with the bid response or grant application. The Section 3 Opportunity Plan documents all efforts toward meeting Section 3 goals. Awarded organizations must maintain records and make documents available for monitoring and compliance reviews. NOTE: Assistance is available to complete the Plan. Section 3 requirements

  11. FOR PROJECTS AT $100,000 OR MORE Contracting At least 10% of the total dollar amount of the project awarded to Section 3 businesses FOR ALL PROJECTS Employment At least 30% of the new positions filled with Section 3 residents Section 3 goals

  12. All questions and requests for additional information will be addressed at the Section 3 table immediately after this session. A Section 3 Opportunity Plan Technical Assistance Workshop will be held: Wednesday, November 13 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Meeting Room B Questions / information

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