Title
Options for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations and 2020 Action Plan Public Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss options for the Program Year 2020 (PY 2020: 9/1/20 - 8/31/21) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and public process, along with potential alignment with Home Funds. Provide staff with direction.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss how the City's PY 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan should address strategic CDBG priorities, 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 explore options for the coming PY 2020 (9/1/20 - 8/31/21) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and to launch the CDBG Citizen Participation Process. By starting earlier in the year, the Council can allow more time for a either a "Direct Select" process or a "Request for Proposals" process. The Committee has time to request additional information on other potentially eligible programs or projects of interest. The committee may specifically consider options for how to align the CDBG Program funds with the Olympia Home Fund monies, which began its first full inaugural fiscal year in 2019.
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.
Prior Discussions: This is the first discussion on the CDBG PY 2020 Annual Action Plan, although opt...
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