Title
Public Hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant 2020 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) Action Plan to receive public comments.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear testimony on the Draft CDBG 2020 Action Plan.
Staff Contact:
Jessica Pollett, Senior Program Specialist, Community Planning and Development, 360.709.2679
Presenter(s):
Jessica Pollett, Senior Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
This public hearing is part of the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan process to receive public comments on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2020 Action Plan. The proposed investments are summarized in the attached Draft Citizens Summary CDBG PY 2020 Action Plan and Draft PY 2020 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan - Full Version”. The proposed projects support economic development and public service activities in response to Coronavirus.
Draft CDBG Project Proposals:
• $215,000 - Economic Development
o Enterprise for Equity - $50,000
o Thurston Economic Development Council Center for Business & Innovation - $75,000
o Business Support Programs (TBD) - $90,000
• $163,529 - Public Services
o Downtown Ambassadors Program - $113,529
o Thurston Asset Building Coalition - $50,000
• $90,000 - Program Administration
Total - $468,529*
*Includes federal funds of $403,529 and estimated program income of $65,000
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
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 CDBG 2020 Action Plan to receive public comments.
2. Delay the public hearing on the Draft CDBG 2020 Action Plan. This option may risk non-compliance resulting from a late submission to The Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD). Provide staff direction on next steps.
Financial Impact:
The CDBG 2020 Action Plan (September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021) will guide the investment of $403,529 in new federal CDBG funds and $65,000 in estimated program income.
Attachments:
Draft Citizen Summary of CDBG 2020 Action Plan
Draft CDBG 2020 Annual Action Plan