Title
Approval of the Draft Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
At their May 11, 2022, meeting, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved moving forward the recommended Draft Program Year 2022 (PY 2022) CDBG Annual Action Plan allocations.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Draft PY 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Draft PY 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
Staff Contact:
Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program Specialist, 360.233.6197
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia will receive a PY 2022 CDBG allocation of $368,187. Staff has created a proposal to allocate PY 2022 funds to the below sub grantees to address improved affordable housing and public facilities.
Proposed uses for these funds are as follows:
1. Olympia Community Solar to install energy efficient solar panels on seven low-income rental homes in Olympia.
2. Rebuilding Together Thurston County to provide critical home repair to low-income homeowners.
3. Community Youth Services to install an ADA Accessible Elevator in their new Behavioral Health Youth Facility
4. Habitat for Humanity to provide critical home repair administration support for their Critical Home Repair program.
5. Downtown Ambassador Program to support the downtown.
6. Program Administration for staff to administer a federally compliant CDBG program.
Approval of the CDBG Action Plan requires a 30-day public comment period. That period began on June 1, 2022 and ended on July 1, 2022. Public comment was received at the June 14th, 2022, Public Hearing from a person identified as Alicia. The summary of the public comment was encouraging staff to focus on a person-first usage of funds.
The deadline for submitting the Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is 45 days prior to the start of the upcoming program year. Expected submission to HUD is July 15, 2022, following Council approval.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
CDBG funds can be spent to meet the needs of low to moderate income individuals throughout the community.
Options:
1. Move to recommend for approval staff recommendations for the allocation of PY 2022 grant funds.
2. Provide staff with feedback and provide alternative direction.
3. Take other action.
Financial Impact:
There is $368,187 available for allocation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff provided a detailed recommendation at the May 11, 2022, Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting and the June 14, 2022, City Council meeting.
Attachments:
FY 2022 Allocation Letter
Draft PY 2022 Annual Action Plan
Draft PY 2022 Budget