Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant Program (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
Council approval of the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan will authorize the City to submit the plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Timeline:
March 4, 2021 - Held a public hearing on the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan and a Pre-Application workshop at the Johnny Arolfo Civic Center.
June 22, 2021 - Held a second public hearing on the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
July 27, 2021 - Council to consider request for action on the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
August 13, 2021 - City to submit finalized PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Summary:
In October 2021, the City will receive $476,699 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.
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, two public service agencies applied for three programs to be funded and all three were approved. No public comments have been received regarding the Annual Action Plan at this time. Staff proposes the following with PY 2021 funding:
Public Services
• Communities in Schools
• Interfaith Caring Ministries Rent/Utility Assistance
• Interfaith Caring Ministries Food Pantry
Total: $71,498
Administration
• General Administration of the Program
Total: $95,340
Low/Mod Area Benefit
• Wisconsin Avenue Drainage Project
Total: $309,861
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - PY 2021 Annual Action Plan
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
Development Services
FUNDING
{ } Funds are available from Account #________
{ } Requires Budget Amendment to transfer from Account #______ to Account #______
{ x } NOT APPLICABLE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{ } Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # ______ and Initiative # ______
{ x } NOT APPLICABLE