Title
Public Hearing on the Draft 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The General Government Committee reviewed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan at it April 25, 2018, meeting.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the Draft CDBG Program Year (PY) 2018 (9/1/18 - 8/31/19) and receive public comments.
Report
Issue:
Whether to take testimony on the Draft CDBG Program Year (PY) 2018 (9/1/18 - 8/31/19).
Staff Contact:
Anna Schlecht, Community Service Programs Manager, Community Planning and Development Department (360-753-8183)
Presenter(s):
Anna Schlecht, Community Service Programs Manager.
Background and Analysis:
The Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY 2018 Annual Action Plan (9/1/18 - 8/31/19). This public hearing is part of the 30-day CDBG Citizen Participation Process. The proposed activities to be funded are outlined in the attached, "DRAFT PY 2018 CDBG Allocations & Activities". Attached is a letter from the Family Support Center requesting additional funds. All other public comments received will be placed at Council's desks the night of the public hearing.
CDBG Program Purpose: The CDBG Program was created as a "bundled" federal program intended to aid the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Regulations for the CDBG Program are contained in 24 CFR 570.
CDBG Public Process: The public process for the PY 2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan is presented in the attached chart, "Olympia CDBG Program - Annual Cycle," and is summarized as follows:
April 25 General Government Committee recommendations
May 22 Council launch of the CDBG Citizen Participation Process
May 23 - June 23 30-Day CDBG Citizen Partici...
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