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RESOLUTION APPROVING 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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Summary and Background Information: In 2016, the city became an Entitlement Community and now directly receives funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). As required by HUD, the city works through its Citizen Participation Plan to determine how the funds will be spent. The final document produced with this procedure is called the Annual Action Plan (AAP). Each year’s AAP serves as part of the city’s application for the following years’ CDBG funding
Adoption of the CDBG 2017 Annual Action Plan
The CDBG Office met all of the requirements in the Citizen Participation Plan. The 2017 Draft AAP incorporated the input from five public meetings, seven group meetings, 54 interviews and 23 submitted Project Idea Forms. A total of 245 residents participated in the process. Additionally, a 30-day public input period is currently underway and will conclude on July 14, 2017.
The twelve submitted projects were reviewed and ranked by the CDBG Team comprised of nine staff members. Seven projects were recommended for funding. The results are shown in the table below:
At the City Council’s June 20, 2017 study session, a presentation was made regarding the new 2017 AAP and input was given by several members of the City Council.
2017 AAP Project Rank & Funding Table
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# |
Public Service Projects (15% Limit) |
Rank |
Suggested Funding |
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1. |
Domestic Violence Victim Support |
1 |
$ 36,951 |
|
2. |
Recreational Activity Sponsorship |
2 |
$ 7,000 |
|
3. |
Fair Housing Activities |
3 |
$ 4,000 |
|
4. |
Resident Resource Directory |
4 |
$ 10,000 |
|
5. |
Project Angel Heart |
5 |
$ - |
|
6. |
You Have Options |
6 |
$ - |
|
7. |
Access Housing Staffing |
7 |
$ - |
|
|
Public Services Total |
|
$57,951 |
|
|
Other Projects |
Rank |
Suggested Funding |
|
8. |
Sidewalk Repair & ADA Curb* |
1 |
$ 123,630 |
|
9. |
Bus Stops |
2 |
$ 50,000 |
|
10. |
Home Repair Program** |
3 |
$ 101,121 |
|
11. |
GRID Alternatives - Solar |
4 |
$ - |
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12. |
Access Housing - Bathroom Repairs |
5 |
$ - |
|
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Public Works Projects Total |
|
$274,751 |
|
|
Administration (20%) |
|
$83,175 |
|
|
Total 2017 Funding |
|
$415,877 |
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chris Cramer - Director of Community Development
Staff Member Presenting: Cheryl Steinberg - CDBG Coordinator
Financial Impact: CDBG 2017 Annual Action Plan - $415,877 Grant to the City
Funding Source: HUD’s Community Development Block Grant
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the adoption of the 2017 Annual Action Plan.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve Resolution 2017-21