Title:
Consider and take action a resolution authorizing the Five Year Consolidated Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant Program (Director of Planning and Development)
Background:
Approval of the Consolidated Plan will authorize the City to submit the plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval.
Program Timeline:
April 12, 2017 - Held a public hearing on the Fair Housing Plan and Comprehensive Plan at the Johnny Arolfo Civic Center.
June 20, 2017 - Held a second public hearing on the Fair Housing Plan and Comprehensive Plan at the Johnny Arolfo Civic Center.
July 25, 2017 - Council to consider request for action on the PY 2017-2022 Consolidated Plan.
August 15, 2017 - City to submit finalized PY2017-2022 Consolidated Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Summary:
In October 2017, the City will receive $335,632 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). By law, CDBG funds must only be spent on activities that benefit low and moderate income persons, address slum or blight, or meet a particular urgent community development need. Additionally, the funds have certain limitations such as a maximum of 15% to be spent on public services and a maximum of 20% to be spent on administration of the program. Infrastructure and public facility activities must occur in HUD-designated target areas.
HUD requires that a Consolidated Plan be submitted every five years if the City is to continue to receive CDBG funding. The Consolidated Plan details the City’s community development priorities and multiyear goals over the next five years. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. The Program Year 2017 (PY 2017) Annual Action Plan covering October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 is included as part of the Consolidated Plan.
The PY 2017 Annual Action Plan anticipates availability of approximately $338,382 in current and prior year funds. In order for the funds to be received, the City is required to approve an Action Plan outlining how the money will be spent by the City. This year, four public service agencies applied for funding and all four were approved. Staff proposes the following with PY 2017 funding and the remaining funds from the prior year:
Public Services
• Communities in Schools - $14,000.00
• Interfaith Caring Ministries Rent/Utility Assistance- $20,614.80
• Interfaith Caring Ministries Food Pantry - $10,200.00
• Anchor Point - $5,530.00
Administration
• General Administration of the Program - $67,126.40
Low/Mod Area Benefit
• Park Avenue Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements - $220,910.80
• Park Avenue/Main St. Improvements via Section 108 Loan- $1,665,975.00
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A - PY 2017-2022 Consolidated Plan
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Planning and Development Department
FUNDING
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