Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program

July 29, 2014

City Council Workshop

Background CDBG Program

Review of Required Planning and Process

Action Items Update of Citizens Participation Plan Amendment to FFY 2012 Annual Action Plan FFY 2014 Annual Action Plan

Presentation Outline

Federal Program that started in 1974 in order to provide funding for housing and community development.

The National Objectives of the Program are to:1) Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2) Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs

(Emergency)

* Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund

CDBG Entitlement Program in General

Example Project/Programs that Beneficiary Must be LMI (National Objective) Housing Related Activities Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant) Economic Development Infrastructure Improvement

(In Qualified Areas based on Census or benefits area 51% or greater LMI Area).

Planning/Administration for Program (limited to 20% of allocation)

CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

Qualified Areas for CDBG funding

CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

To receive funding, the following needs to be completed: 5-year Consolidated Plan –

Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities

Annual Action Plan 1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year Prepared annually

Other Documents: including Citizens Participation Plan

CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

Use Existing Plans to Identify Existing Programs or Activities which may qualify for CDBG funds

City Council Goals and Objectives City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan Prosperity 2021 Comprehensive Plan Master Plans

Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities Recreation and Parks Facilities Stormwater

CDBG Entitlement Program - Background

Required document for CDBG program

Document outlines City policies and procedures for citizen participation in CDBG program

Purpose of amendment to meet requirements of the CDBG entitlement program

Define Minor and Substantial Amendments including amendments to CPP

Action Items Citizens Participation Plan (CPP)

Transfer $6,338 from Housing Rehabilitation and $10,000 from Technical Assistance to Seminole Woods Pkwy. Multi-Use Path

Action Items FFY 2012 Action Plan Amendment

Activity Amount %Change in Funding

New Amount %

Seminole Woods Multi-use Path $188,000 50% +$16,338 $204,338 54%Housing Rehabilitation $126,338 33% ($6,338) $120,000 31%Technical Assistance $10,000 2% ($10,000) $0 0%Administration $57,000 15% No Change $57,000 15%

$381,338 100% $381,338 100%

Action Item FFY 2014 Action Plan

Activity Proposed Allocation

Construction of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path (Materials Only)

$250,000

Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Units

$133,101

Public service – recreational program scholarships

$10,000

Planning and Administration $25,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FFY 2014 (2014/15)

 $418,10

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Staff and the CATF Recommend Approval of the Action Items

Citizens Participation Plan Amendment to FFY 2012 Annual Action Plan FFY 2014 Annual Action Plan

Action ItemFFY 2014 Annual Action Plan

CDBG – Action Items-Next Steps

Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force (June 25) 30-day comment period (July 1 – July 31)

City Council Workshop – July 29

City Council Public Hearing – August 5 HUD Submission Deadline – August 15