Title
Public Hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018 Action Plan Proposed Amendment Adjusting Funding for Housing Assistance for Displaced Residents of the Angelus Hotel
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the proposed Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2018 Action Plan to adjust funding for housing assistance for displaced residents of the Angelus Hotel.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear testimony on the proposed Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant 2018 Action Plan.
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 proposed Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2018 (September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019) Action Plan. This public hearing is part of the 30-day CDBG Citizen Participation Process that runs from May 10 - June 10, 2019. This public comment period will run concurrent to the 30-Day period for the Draft PY 2019 CDBG Action Plan. Any public comments received will be placed at Council's desks the night of the public hearing.
Proposed PY 2018 Substantial Amendment: Since the General Government Committee forwarded their recommendations, City staff learned that the Angelus Hotel was sold, which generated over $56,000 in CDBG program income from repayment of a prior year loan. Unfortunately, the City was also notified that the new owner plans a major renovation project that will potentially displace all 29 low income households. In order to prevent potential homelessness, City staff recommend the creation of a limited scope Tenant Assistance program, to be operated in partnership with a local rental assistance provider and funded...
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