Title
Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023 Projects - Briefing
Recommended Action
Information only - no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to present on the proposed Program Year 2023 proposed projects for the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Staff Contact:
Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program Specialist, 360.233.6197
Presenter(s):
Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program Specialist, 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 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
CDBG is used to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and opportunities to expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. All funded CDBG activities must be eligible under 24 CFR part 570 and must meet a National Objective. The National Objectives are a benefit to low- and moderate-income persons on a job basis, housing basis, area basis or limited clientele basis. Slum/blight removal and Urgent Need are also National Objectives (capped to 30% allocation over a three-year certification period).
The City is currently in the process of developing the Program Year 2023 (PY23 September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024) Annual Action Plan (AAP). The AAP serves as the blueprint for how Olympia will invest CDBG funds to address high-priority local needs.
The allocation for the City of Olympia PY23 CDBG award is $362,353. Staff r...
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