Title
Public Hearing on the Program Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
On May 28, 2025, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommended to forward to the full City Council for approval staff recommendations for allocation of new Community Development Block Grant Funds for Program Year 2025.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan.
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, 360.233.6197
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. As an entitlement community, the City receives a direct award from HUD annually that must be used to benefit Olympians within the City limits. 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 plans such as the One Community Plan, Housing Action Plan and Olympia Strong. CDBG also is leveraged to meet Olympia's climate goals. The City is required by HUD to hold a public hearing and a 30-day public comment period to allow the public opportunities to review the upcoming Program Year's activities and funding allocations outlined in the Annual Action Plan. Public testimony received during the public hearing and comment during the comment period is an important way to incorporate public opinion on the City's activities and is incorporated into the Annual Action Plan before the pla...
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