RESOLUTION 5096: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FY 2016-2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED)
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services
Purpose and Recommended Action
This is a request for the City Council to conduct a public hearing, waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing submission of the “Annual Action Plan” for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Background
The Annual Action Plan includes the Community Development Advisory Committee’s (CDAC) funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since FY 1977-1978, Glendale has been allocated approximately $81 million in CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to assist thousands of homeowners and individuals. These Federal Funds have been used to assist with the redevelopment of older neighborhoods, provide direct services to eligible persons and strengthen the fabric of the Glendale community.
As in previous years, the CDAC completed an extensive review process for the allocation of FY2016-2017 CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. This process included the review of 39 funding applications, participation informal presentations by each of the funding applicants at two public hearings and formulation of CDAC funding recommendations. For FY 2016-2017, the City will receive $2,200,786 in CDBG funds; $514,115 in HOME funds and $189,758 in ESG funds. Collectively these funds will be used for activities that benefit low/moderate income persons, aid in the elimination of slum and blight and/or address urgent community needs. Current Council funding priorities include:
• Keeping people in their homes
• Assisting with core needs such as food, utilities and shelter
• Supporting home delivery of meals and shelter services programs (homelessness)
• Providing emergency home repair
• Housing rehabilitation programs
• Demolishing and clearing blighted structures
• Emphasizing revitalization of the Centerline/Redevelopment Area
Analysis
Federal funds are provided to allow entitlement cities the ability to meet community needs in a wide variety of areas. Program regulations help direct the use of funds, which target families and individuals who are low-to-moderate income. The program has some built-in parameters that allow a percentage of the funds to be used to address specific needs. The most competitive area is under the category of public services, where the funding is limited to 15% of the CDBG grant. This category includes after school programs, food boxes, fair housing services, domestic violence assistance, etc.
The remaining CDBG funds are used to provide housing rehabilitation, emergency home repair, demolition of blighted structures, infrastructure replacement in low-to-moderate income areas and upgrades to public facilities. Previous examples of these would include recent funding for new enhancements to the Velma Teague Library, street reconstruction, neighborhood aesthetic improvements, the Visual Improvement Program, City Center infrastructure improvements, funding for the Glendale Boys and Girls Club and new enhancements in eligible City parks.
Previous Related Council Action
At the August 4, 2015, Council Workshop, Council provided direction to the CDAC regarding its priorities for the FY 2016-17 federal funding.
On May 12, 2015, the City Council reviewed and approved the most recent Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 - 2019. The Council also conducted a public hearing and approved the FY 2015-2016 CDBG, HOME and ESG funding recommendations of the CDAC.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
Through the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the CDBG, HOME and ESG funds have helped the community and residents of Glendale with public service programs, such as homeless prevention and senior, youth, and disabled services, that provide a compassionate hand to those in need.
In order to gather public input on the FY 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan, public notices were placed in the Glendale Star informing the public of the City’s efforts to solicit public comment. Public input opportunities were conducted at each CDAC meeting held on January 4 and 14, 2016; and March 17, 2016. The final public hearing will be conducted at the April 26, 2016, City Council meeting.
Budget and Financial Impacts
The CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs are federally funded. The HOME program requires a 25% match from non-federal funds and the ESG program requires a 100% match.
An annual match allocation of $31,888 is provided in the General Fund budget as a supplement towards the required 25% match requirements for HOME projects administered by the City. Outside agencies that apply for HOME funds are required to provide a portion of their own matching funds.
The ESG funding will be allocated to outside agencies. Agencies that receive these funds are required to provide a 100% match.
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Cost |
Fund-Department-Account |
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$2,200,786 |
1320-31001-518200, Community Development Block Grant |
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$514,115 |
1300-30001-518200, HOME Investments Partnerships Program |
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$189,758 |
1830-31900-518200, Emergency Solutions Grants |
Capital Expense? No
Budgeted? Yes
Requesting Budget or Appropriation Transfer? No
If yes, where will the transfer be taken from?