Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Consortium was established in 2017 and consists of all jurisdictions in the state that receive federal housing funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as public housing authorities operating in those jurisdictions. Consortium Responsibilities • Assess past goals and actions from the regional and individual sections of the 2011 Statewide AI • Assist in identifying local data and local knowledge • Assist in identifying stakeholders for participating in community meetings • Assist identifying contributing factors, priorities and goals for fair housing • Review and analyze findings, recommendations for the final report • Coordinate public meetings and hearings, including publicity and advertisement • Coordinate responses to public comments on draft Statewide AI Public Housing Authority Consortium Member Responsibilities • Assess past goals and actions from their sections of the 2011 Statewide AI • Participate in stakeholder and community group meetings • Convene and lead local hearings and PHA Resident Advisory Board meetings Consultant Responsibilities The consultant will analyze HUD-provided maps and data, local data and knowledge to identify problems and reveal barriers, strengths and solutions. The consultant will fully identify the factors that are contributing to segregation, preventing integration or the preservation of integrated neighborhoods, producing racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, preventing equal access to opportunity, and inhibiting a fair housing environment.
