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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program. July 29, 2014 City Council Workshop. Presentation Outline. Background CDBG Program Review of Required Planning and Process Action Items Update of Citizens Participation Plan Amendment to FFY 2012 Annual Action Plan

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program

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  1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program July 29, 2014 City Council Workshop

  2. Presentation Outline • 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

  3. CDBG Entitlement Program in General • Federal Program that started in 1974 in order to provide funding for housing and community development. • The National Objectives of the Program are to: • Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) • Prevent or eliminate slum or blight • Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) * Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund

  4. CDBG Entitlement Program - Background 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)

  5. CDBG Entitlement Program - Background Qualified Areas for CDBG funding

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Action Items Citizens Participation Plan (CPP) • 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

  9. Action Items FFY 2012 Action Plan Amendment Transfer $6,338 from Housing Rehabilitation and $10,000 from Technical Assistance to Seminole Woods Pkwy. Multi-Use Path

  10. Action Item FFY 2014 Action Plan

  11. Action ItemFFY 2014 Annual Action Plan • 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

  12. 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

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