| ITEM #: 13. DATE: 04/29/2024 AI #:1865 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | FY2024-2025 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager |
SUMMARY
Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft FY2024-2025 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. Comments on the draft plan will be incorporated into the final document, which will be brought to Council for adoption in May.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Collect public comment on the draft FY2024-2025 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
Once adopted, the Annual Action Plan will guide how CDBG grant revenue can be expended. CDBG funds do not require a match from the city. The revenues and expenditures associated with this item have been included in the recommended fiscal year 2025 budget in the amount of $397,800. Any additional carry forward amounts will be adjusted for the tentative budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The city of Goodyear began receiving a direct CDBG entitlement in city fiscal year (FY) 2022.
CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations as defined by HUD. Eligible activities fall into four broad categories:
At a March 18, 2024, work session, Council directed that the FY2024-2025 CDBG funds be utilized to design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlights along Litchfield Road in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood and for CDBG program administration.
CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations as defined by HUD. Eligible activities fall into four broad categories:
- Community Facilities and Infrastructure
- Community Services and Programs
- Economic Development
- Quality Affordable Housing
- Providing Decent Housing,
- Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and
- Expanding Economic Opportunities.
At a March 18, 2024, work session, Council directed that the FY2024-2025 CDBG funds be utilized to design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlights along Litchfield Road in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood and for CDBG program administration.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The city anticipates receiving approximately $397,718 of CDBG funds, 80% of which will be used for community facilities and infrastructure activities and 20% will be used for program administration and planning. If the Goodyear allocation is higher or lower than anticipated, funds for each activity will be proportionately increased or decreased. $14,508.51 remaining from the FY23 community facilities activity will be reprogrammed for this activity in addition to FY25 funds.
Community Facilities and Infrastructure ($318,175 estimated +$14,508.51) Litchfield Road Streetlight Project: Design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlights along Litchfield Road in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood.
Program Administration ($79,543 estimated)
Twenty percent of the total CDBG allocation will be set aside for administrative activities such as:
The Council will consider adopting the final FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan at the May 6, 2024, Council meeting, enabling staff to meet the May 15 submission deadline from HUD.
Community Facilities and Infrastructure ($318,175 estimated +$14,508.51) Litchfield Road Streetlight Project: Design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlights along Litchfield Road in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood.
Program Administration ($79,543 estimated)
Twenty percent of the total CDBG allocation will be set aside for administrative activities such as:
- Complying with federal regulations regarding environmental review, federal labor standards, financial management, and procurement, including policies regarding Minority-and Women-owned business enterprises and employment of low- and moderate-income residents;
- Promoting the principles of fair housing and educating the community about the dangers of lead-based paint;
- Assessing neighborhood and housing conditions to evaluate the benefits of revitalization activities;
- Assessing the need for human and public services to address the needs of vulnerable populations and Goodyear residents living in poverty; and
- Establishing application and monitoring systems.
The Council will consider adopting the final FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan at the May 6, 2024, Council meeting, enabling staff to meet the May 15 submission deadline from HUD.