Title
Approval the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan Allocations Recommendation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommendation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan allocations and forward to the City Council for consideration.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommendation for the CDBG Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan allocations and forward to the City Council for consideration.
Staff Contact:
Anastasia Everett, Sr. Housing Program Specialist, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.233.6197
Presenter(s):
Anastasia Everett, Sr. Housing Program Specialist, Community Planning and Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is an entitlement community for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) CDBG Program. The CDBG Program is a formula award that supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. The CDBG Program is a tool for the City to meet strategic goals outlined in our One Community Plan and Housing Action Plan.
The City of Olympia has received an annual CDBG allocation since 1982. At its initial level of funding in 1982 of $322,000, adjusted for inflation an equal grant in 2025 would be $1,095,397. Olympia's allocation rose steadily from 1998 to 2003, peaking at $482,000. Due to declining federal allocations and the addition of more entitlement communities, the City's funding has been trending in a decline over the past several years. The Program Year 2025 allocation is $341,583.
CDBG is a flexible grant that can be used for a variety of activities that primarily support low-income households. Eligible activities include the acquisition of real property, public facilities and improvements, public services, homeowner and rental rehabili...
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