To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOHN LA ROCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2020-2025 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2020-21 ACTION PLAN
PROCEDURES:
1. Conduct a public hearing to solicit input from residents and interested parties regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and activities; and
2. Approve the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020-21 Action Plan and provide direction on the recommended public service agency grant allocations; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant application and certifications for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
4. Authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the CDBG Funding Agreement upon HUD's approval of the Action Plan on behalf of the City
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The five-year Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal housing and community development funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The overall goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. The recommended five-year Consolidated Plan for 2020-25 is attached to this report.
The one-year Action Plan serves to address the goals set forth in the five-year plan through programs and activities to meet housing and community development needs. It is projected that the City's FY 2020-21 CDBG allocation from HUD will be $286,252. The recommended 2020-21 FY Action Plan is attached to this report along with options for the proposed local public service agency grants.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement communities hold public hearings to provide residents and other i...
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