Public Hearings 8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 01/26/2016
- Title:
- FY2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Hearing
- Submitted By:
- Lisa Marra, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Lisa M. Marra
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Communications and Community Relations Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
24 CFR 570.486
Docket Number (If applicable):
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Presentation and Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application process for Cochise County to receive public input and identify community needs for consideration of funding.
Background:
Cochise County is expected to receive approximately $214,600 in FY 2016 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Arizona Dept. of Housing Regional Account. The entitlement funds originate through HUD and are distributed to the State of Arizona with a partnership through our Council of Government, SEAGO, on a rotating basis every three years. In 2016, The County, along with The Towns of Duncan, Thatcher, and Patagonia and Huachuca City are anticipated to receive funding. The County may also apply for the next or all future State Special Project (SSP) or Colonia funds should those become available. CDBG and SSP Funds must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight, or address urgent need. Samples of projects that can use CDBG funds include: Public Infrastructure, Community Facilities, Housing, Public Services, and Economic Development. HUD guidelines suggest that only one project be funded instead of splitting funds between projects to ensure the project is fully funded. The County is allowed to apply for up to 3 projects. The County is also allowed to accept up to 18% for administration costs. The County has a Public Participation Process where individuals and community groups have the opportunity to present a proposed activity or project to the Board of Supervisors for Consideration. The Public has the right to present their project at this meeting, or they could have provided information to the Grants Director prior to this meeting for consideration by the Board today. No project may be considered if it is not discussed or presented at this initial Public Hearing.
Strategic Plan: Goal 7 – Fiscal Responsibility.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Conduct a Work Session with the BOS in February to discuss the input from today and potential projects from this Public Hearing. Bring the results of the Work Session back to a Regular Board Meeting in March at a final Public Hearing to select the project(s) and approve and adopt a Resolution in order the complete the grant application that is due April 1.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
We will not receive Federal CDBG Funding for this three year cycle.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
PPT and documents will be provided prior to the meeting for attachment to this agenda item.