Title
Public Hearing - Draft Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
At their May 11, 2022, meeting, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved moving forward the recommended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2022 allocation.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing for the recommended Community Development Block Grant CDBG Action Plan for Program Year PY 2022 allocation. The public comment period for the CDBG Action Plan requires a 30-day public comment period. That period began on June 1, 2022 and will end on July 1, 2022.
Report
Issue:
Hold public for the recommended Community Development Block Grant CDBG Action Plan for Program Year PY 2022 allocation.
Staff Contact:
Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program Specialist 360.233.6971
Darian Lightfoot, Housing Programs Manager 360.280.8951
Presenter(s):
Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia will receive a PY 2022 CDBG allocation of $368,187. Staff has created a proposal to allocate PY 2022 funds to the below sub grantees in an effort to address improved affordable housing and public facilities.
Proposed uses for these funds are as follows:
1. Olympia Community Solar to install energy efficient solar panels on seven low-income rental homes in Olympia.
2. Rebuilding Together Thurston County to provide critical home repair to low-income homeowners.
3. Community Youth Services to install an ADA Accessible Elevator in their new Behavioral Health Youth Facility
4. Habitat for Humanity to provide critical home repair administration support for their Critical Home Repair program.
5. Downtown Ambassador Program to support the downtown.
6. Program Administration to administer a compliant CDBG program.
Approval of the CDBG Action Plan requires a 30-day public comment period. That period began on June 1, 2022 and will end...
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