REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development
Subject:
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Approve the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs
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Statement of Issue:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City conduct a Public Hearing and approve the City's Annual Action Plan in order to receive entitlement grants from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. The approved 2019-20 Annual Action Plan must then be submitted to HUD no later than May 14, 2019.
Financial Impact:
The City is projected to receive $1,155,698 in CDBG funds and $606,864 in HOME funds for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funds; and,
B) Direct the Economic Development Committee (EDC) to make final determination if the 2019-20 CDBG and HOME programs HUD grant allocation should increase or decrease from the anticipated grant allocation; and,
C) Authorize the City Manager to sign any and all applications and necessary documents for Federal assistance under the CDBG and HOME programs after review by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Provide direction to staff to revise the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan.
Analysis:
The City anticipates eligibility to receive CDBG and HOME allocations to fund programs and projects that meet the Federal eligibility requirements. The Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be approved by the City each year. It describes the activities and projects that would be funded with CDBG/HOME program funds for the following year.
The City anticipates approximately $1,155,698 in CDBG funds and $606,...
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