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 de...
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