Title
Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2020 Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
On April 22, 2020, the General Government Committee agreed to put forward the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2020 Annual Action Plan to the City Council for consideration.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the CDBG PY 2020 Annual Action Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the allocation of $468,529 in new CDBG federal funds within the CDBG Program Year (PY) 2020-2021.
Staff Contact:
Jessica Pollett, Senior Program Specialist, Community Planning and Development, 360.709.2679
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Council held a public hearing on the PY 2020 Annual Action Plan on July 14, 2020. One person gave public testimony in support of Enterprise for Equity's program. No other public comment has been received at this time. The written comment period will remain open until Monday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. Staff will forward any additional comments received to the Council prior to their regular meeting on the July 21.
The recommended PY2020 Annual Action Plan Allocations are as follows:
* $215,000 - Economic Development
o Enterprise for Equity - $50,000
o EDC 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
When this proposal was discussed with the General Government Committee on April 22, the childcare assistance program was not part of the discussion. Since that time this was added as a potential project under the Business Support Program. The Childcare Action Council is assessing needs with local childcare providers and will provide the City...
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