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36 th Year Community Development Block Grant. Public Presentation March 23, 2010. Community Development Block Grants. Overview of Community Development Block Grant Program Eligible Areas in Dania Beach Eligible Activities (projects) Dania Beach Project History
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36th Year Community Development Block Grant Public Presentation March 23, 2010
Community Development Block Grants • Overview of Community Development Block Grant Program • Eligible Areas in Dania Beach • Eligible Activities (projects) • Dania Beach Project History • Proposed Project for 36th Year • Public Comment
Overview of CDBG • Community Development Block Grant is a program of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development • CDBG funds can only be spent in qualifying areas and on qualified types of projects.
Overview of CDBG • Eligible Locations are geographically defined by Census Tract and Block Group • Households Census Tracks must meet economic criteria 51% or greater LMI Level Eligible as CRA area
CDGB Eligible Activities • Related to Housing • Related to Real Property • Public Facilities • Related to Public Services • Related to Economic Development • Assistance to Community Based Development Organizations • Planning and Administration
Ineligible CDBG Activities • Buildings for the general conduct of government • General government expenses • Purchases of equipment is generally ineligible (fire equipment is eligible) • Purchase of personal property • Operating or maintenance expenses • Income payments • One time payments
Dania Beach Project History • Solar Street Lights 31st, 32nd 34th, 35th and Stimulus Funds • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – 30th Year • NW Beautification 27th and 28th years • SW Neighborhood Improvements 25th and 26th Years
Proposed Project: Storm Drainage 804.04 Block 1 • CPTED Study shows catch basin maintenance needed • Addition engineering has been done to improve drainage in low areas • Estimated cost of project $500,000