TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Michael Coleman, Director, Community Improvement
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: August 2, 2017
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY2017-2018
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve and execute the attached Annual Action Plan.
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Background:
Pursuant to the Housing Act of 1974, HUD requires all local municipalities and urban counties to prepare local planning documents as a condition of receiving federal assistance. Federal Regulation 24 CFR Part 91 governs the local plan submission and requires that each municipality submit a Consolidated Plan every five years and an Annual Action Plan each fiscal year. Citizen participation is integral to the development of the Plan. The City as a grantee is required to provide at least two public hearings per year to obtain the public’s views and to respond to proposals and questions. The first "Needs Assessment" meeting, advertised in the June 6, 2017 issue of the Sun Sentinel, was held in the First Floor Conference Room on June 19, 2017. Approximately two (2) people attended and the only comments related to clarification of funds were asked. The second public meeting is set to appear before City Commission on August 1, 2017. Only comments from the public which are not accepted must be summarized and included in the final plan as an attachment. The city did not receive any reportable comments. The plan and proposed budget is unanimously supported by the public as presented. This plan has been developed in accordance with the stated regulations.
The attached Annual Action Plan provides a description of the City's plan to utilize CDBG funding for activities and programs consistent with the needs delineated in the Five Year Consolidated Plan. The City CDBG entitlement for FY 2017-2018 will be $ 461,097 and has been categorized by the following objectives:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ 92,219
General management, oversight, and coordination of the CDBG program & NS Division
HOUSING $ 299,714
Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
PUBLIC SERVICE $ 69,164
Funds in support of various eligible public service activities consistent with needs identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan and are subject to a 15% cap of annual allocation.
TOTAL CDBG FY2017-2018 BUDGET
$ 461,097
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from account number 118-1963-554-Various (Community Development Fund). Funds to be transferred through mid-year budget.
Timing of Request:
Plan to be submitted to HUD by August 15, 2017.