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A RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPROVING THE 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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Summary and Background Information:
In 2016, the City became an Entitlement Community and now directly receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City works through its Citizen Participation Plan to determine the allocation of project funds. The final document produced with this procedure is the Annual Action Plan (AAP). The AAP is the City’s application and plan for the following CDBG funding year.
Adoption of the CDBG 2023 Annual Action Plan
The CDBG Office received an estimated $383,627 for the 2023 program year. HUD released memorandums providing administrative and operational guidance to the entitlement communities. Regulatory waivers described in the memorandums include shortened citizen notification periods, the elimination of the 15% Public Service cap if the activity is related to preventing, preparing for, or responding to COVID-19, additional phases of funding, and extended deadlines. With this guidance in mind, the CDBG Office recommended funding for two Sub-recipients for public services. The CDBG Office is researching future options without Public Facilities & Housing to provide the greatest impact to the City of Commerce City & its residents:
Total 2023 Grant Amount $383,627
Administration (20%) $76,725
Public Services
A Precious Child $ 25,000
Community Well-Being $ 32,544
Public Facilities & Housing $249,358
Staff is researching the best options for future use to bring forth to council for review.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Tricia McKinnon, Interim Community Development Director
Staff Member Presenting: George Lewis, CDBG Coordinator
Financial Impact: CDBG 2023 Annual Action Plan - an estimated $383,627 HUD grant to the City
Funding Source: HUD’s Community Development Block Grant
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the adoption of the 2023 Annual Action Plan
Suggested Motion: Pass the resolution to adopt and submit the 2023 Annual Action Plan.