Craig Akard

The 2022 Annual Action Plan for the City of Lawton outlines specific activities and funding allocations for its program year, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. This plan serves to implement the city's broader five-year Consolidated Plan, which aims to provide decent housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities, especially for low- and moderate-income persons. Key priorities include affordable housing construction and retention, homebuyer assistance, elimination of slum and blight, provision of public services and facilities, and the prevention and elimination of homelessness.

This Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 outlines the City of Lawton's strategy for addressing community development, housing, and homelessness. It implements the broader 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, focusing on providing decent housing, establishing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. Key priorities include affordable housing initiatives such as rehabilitation, new construction, and homebuyer assistance, alongside support for public services, code enforcement, and comprehensive programs to reduce and prevent homelessness.

This document outlines the City of Lawton's Consolidated Plan for FFY 2021-2025, detailing the strategic use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investments Partnership Program (HOME) funds. The plan focuses on five key priorities: creation and retention of affordable housing, elimination of slum and blight, provision of public services, development of public facilities and infrastructure, and prevention and elimination of homelessness. It incorporates community needs assessments, market analysis, and citizen participation to set goals aimed at improving housing affordability, living environments, and economic opportunities for low and moderate-income residents.

This Annual Action Plan for the City of Lawton, covering the program year from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, implements the strategies of the Consolidated Plan. It focuses on providing decent housing, establishing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income persons. Key areas of action include affordable housing programs like rehabilitation and homeownership assistance, addressing homelessness through support for shelters and case management, enhancing public services, strengthening code enforcement, and improving public facilities and infrastructure.

The Lawton Water Authority convened a special meeting to address key financial and infrastructure projects. Discussions included approving an increase to the currently authorized loan application with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for financial assistance to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan program. The loan proceeds are intended for financing wastewater treatment plant improvements and water meter replacements, with a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70 million. The council also considered accepting plans and specifications for the wastewater treatment plant project and starting the advertising of that project.