Title
Continued Discussion of Options for 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and Public Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
At its January 23 meeting, the General Government Committee sought to continue the discussion of options for the 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan, the CDBG public process and options for alignment with the Olympia Home Fund.
City Manager Recommendation:
Continue the discussion of options for the Program Year 2019 (9/1/19 - 8/31/20) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, the CDBG public process, potential alignment with Olympia Home Funds and give direction to staff.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss what additional information is needed for the Committee's review of options for the PY 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan, what public process should be utilized and how can these funds align with the Olympia Home Fund allocation process?
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:
Tonight's Goal: The goal for tonight's meeting is to review additional information on the preliminary options identified by the Committee for the coming CDBG PY 2019 (9/1/18 - 8/31/19) Annual Action Plan. and to launch the CDBG Citizen Participation Process.
Starting now allows more time to request information on how the CDBG Program could align with other funding sources including the Olympia Home Fund monies, which began its first full inaugural fiscal year in 2019. The Committee may also consider whether to recommend a either a "Direct Select" process or a "Request for Proposals" process.
Staff guidance is needed on recommended allocations, the public process and alignment with the Olympia Home Fund.
CDBG Program Purpose: The CDBG Program was created as a "bundled" federal program intended to aid the development of viable urban ...
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