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Study session regarding the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and Budget Allocation. (Danielle Thoe, Housing Manager and Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subcommittee of the City Council provide feedback regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and budget.
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study session is to receive feedback from the CDBG Subcommittee regarding the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires local jurisdictions to prepare an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) for the upcoming FY 2024-25, to receive funds through the Community Development Block Grant Program. As part of the development of the Action Plan, the City is required to hold two public hearings.
The first public hearing was held at City Council on March 27, 2024 to obtain citizens' views on housing, community, and economic development needs which will inform the Action Plan. Additionally, for those non-profit organizations seeking CDBG funds, they used this public hearing to make brief comments to City Council regarding their programs. At this meeting, Council expressed support for meeting community needs identified and increasing outreach to ensure community members are aware of the services.
The second and final public hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2024. At this meeting, Council will consider adopting the FY 2024-25 Action Plan and make final recommendations on CDBG funding allocations.
DISCUSSION
At present, the City has not been notified of the entitlement allocation for FY 24-25. The federal government has approved the budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which holds steady the funding appropriated to the CDBG program. Staff have a high level of confidence that the City's entitlement allocation will ...
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