Community Development Block Grant CDBGProgram July 29 2014

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 FFY 2014 Annual Action Plan

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: 1) Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2) Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) * Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund

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)

CDBG Entitlement Program Background Qualified Areas for CDBG funding

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

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

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

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 Change in New Activity Amount % Funding Amount % Seminole Woods Multiuse Path Housing Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Administration $188, 000 50% $126, 338 33% $10, 000 2% $57, 000 15% $381, 338 100% +$16, 338 ($6, 338) ($10, 000) No Change $204, 338 54% $120, 000 31% $0 0% $57, 000 15% $381, 338 100%

Action Item FFY 2014 Action Plan Activity Proposed Allocation Construction of Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path (Materials Only) $250, 000 Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner-Occupied Units Public service – recreational program scholarships Planning and Administration $133, 101 $10, 000 $25, 000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FFY 2014 (2014/15) $418, 101

Action Item FFY 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

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