Title
Approval to Launch the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Funding Allocation Public Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Move to approve the launch of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV 3) funding allocation public process. CDBG funding allocations were discussed at the October 14, 2020 Finance Committee meeting and October 29, 2020 General Government Committee meeting
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the launch of the CDBG-CV 3 public process.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize staff to receive public comment on the proposed CDBG-CV 3 funding allocations prior to the public hearing at the November 10, 2020 Council meeting.
Staff Contact:
Cary Retlin, Housing Programs Manager, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.3956
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
As required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City’s CDBG Consolidated Plan, the City must conduct a public participation process in order to allocate CDBG funds. A minimum five-day public participation period (November 2 -10, 2020) must be conducted to allow opportunity for public comment on the CDBG-CV 3 allocations.
A public hearing on this topic will be held at the November 10, 2020 City Council meeting. A notice of this process will be posted in The Olympian.
In addition to CDBG and CDBG-CV activities previously approved by City Council, the CDBG CV-3 allocations include the following new or expanded activities and programs:
• Increased funding for the South Sound Senior Center and the Food Bank of Thurston County.
• Funding for an evening Outreach Program to help to prevent and respond to the spread of the coronavirus and lessen its impacts in the unhoused community.
• Increased funding for the Homeless Response Coordinator.
• Increased funding for Program Administration and Management.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Many neighborhoods and community stakeholders have an interest in how federal CDBG funds are invested in community development programs and projects.
Options:
1. Approve the launch of public participation process.
2. Modify the launch of the public participation process.
3. Do not approve launch of the Coronavirus allocation public participation process.
Financial Impact:
This public engagement process opens public comment on the proposed CDBG-CV 3 allocation totaling $370,161 related to economic development and public service Coronavirus response.
Attachments:
CDBG CV-3 Budget
CDBG Quick Guide