| ITEM #: 3. DATE: 05/06/2024 AI #:1866 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | FY2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager |
SUMMARY
The Council will consider adopting by resolution the FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, for the city of Goodyear Community Development Block Grant program, ensuring staff is prepared to meet the submission deadline from HUD.
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RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2401 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S FY2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (“PLANNING DOCUMENTS”) FOR THE CITY OF GOODYEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMIT THESE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY HUD. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
FISCAL IMPACT
The Annual Action Plan will restrict how CDBG grant revenue can be expended. The city anticipates receiving approximately $397,718 of CDBG funds, 80% of which will be used for community facilities and 20% 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. The anticipated amount has been included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The city of Goodyear began receiving a direct CDBG entitlement in city FY2021-2022.
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:
Activities must also address Congress' primary CDBG objective to improve communities, principally for LMI residents by:
At a March 18, 2024, work session, Council directed that the FY2024-2025 CDBG funds be utilized for the design, purchase, and installation of as many as 17 streetlight along Litchfield Rd. in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood and CDBG program administration. The draft plan was posted on March 26, available for public comment through April 29, and was noticed in the Arizona Republic on March 13, 2024. A public hearing was held on Monday, April 29. No public comments were received.
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
Activities must also address Congress' primary CDBG objective to improve communities, principally for LMI residents by:
- 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 for the design, purchase, and installation of as many as 17 streetlight along Litchfield Rd. in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood and CDBG program administration. The draft plan was posted on March 26, available for public comment through April 29, and was noticed in the Arizona Republic on March 13, 2024. A public hearing was held on Monday, April 29. No public comments were received.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The city anticipates receiving approximately $397,718 of CDBG funds, 80% of which will be used for community facilities and 20% 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.
Community Facilities and Infrastructure ($318,175+14,508.51) Litchfield Rd. Streetlight Project:
Design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlight along Litchfield Rd. in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood.
Program Administration ($79,543)
Twenty percent of the total CDBG allocation will be set aside for administrative activities such as:
Community Facilities and Infrastructure ($318,175+14,508.51) Litchfield Rd. Streetlight Project:
Design, purchase, and install as many as 17 streetlight along Litchfield Rd. in front of the Historic Goodyear Neighborhood.
Program Administration ($79,543)
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.