Title
Public Hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Action Plan to receive public comments.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear testimony on the Draft Community Development Block Grant 2019 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:
A public hearing should be held to receive public comments on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2019 Action Plan. This public hearing is part of the 30-day CDBG Citizen Participation Process. The proposed investments are summarized in the attached “Draft Citizens Summary CDBG PY 2019 Action Plan” and the draft “PY 2019 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan - Full Version.” Any public comments received will be placed at Council’s desks the night of the public hearing.
Draft CDBG Investments: The General Government Committee recommended the following investments from Program Year 2019 funds:
$125,000 Salvation Army - Day Center: Supplement to the $300,000 funded via PY 2018 CDBG Funds.
$ 80,000 Interfaith Works / First Christian Church: Sewer repairs, flooring repairs and other
$ 55,000 Olympia Downtown Ambassadors: Street Outreach
$ 50,000 Olympia Downtown Safety Loans (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - CPTED)
$ 30,000 Thurston Economic Development Council (TEDC): Small Business Training Program
$ 20,000 Enterprise for Equity: Micro Business Training Program
$ 90,000 Planning & Administration Costs: General Administration
$450,000 TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG INVESTMENTS
CDBG Program Purpose: The CDBG Program was created as a “bundled” federal aid 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.
Public Process: The draft CDBG 2019 Action Plan will be made available for public review in the CDBG Citizen Participation Process, summarized as follows:
February 26 General Government Committee Recommendations
May 7 Council launch of the CDBG Citizen Participation Process
May 10 - June 10 30-Day CDBG Citizen Participation Process
June 4 Public Hearing: CDBG 2019 Action Plan
June 18 Council review and approval of draft CDBG 2019 Action Plan
July 15 Submission of draft CDBG 2019 Action Plan to HUD
Please note that this is the second year of the Five-Year CDBG Consolidated Plan (2018 - 2022).
Prior Discussions: This item was discussed at two (2) prior General Government Committee meetings on January 23 and February 26, 2019. There was a prior Council discussion on May 7, 2019, to launch the CDBG public process.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
All neighborhoods and community stakeholders have an interest in how federal CDBG funds are invested in community development programs and projects.
Options:
1. Hold a public hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Action Plan to receive public comments.
2. Delay the public hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Action Plan and risk non-compliance resulting from a late submission to HUD. Provide staff direction on next steps.
Financial Impact:
The CDBG 2019 Action Plan (September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020) will guide the investment of an estimated total of $450,000. This includes projected the annual grant award of $368,906 in new CDBG funds, and $81,094 in anticipated CDBG Program Income.
Attachments:
Draft CDBG Citizen Summary PY 2019
Draft Program Year 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Olympia CDBG Program Annual Cycle