The Council will consider adopting by resolution the FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, for the city of Goodyear Community Development Block Grant program, ensuring staff is prepared to meet the submission deadline from HUD.

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2303 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 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, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)

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 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:

1. Community Facilities and Infrastructure
2. Community Services and Programs
3. Economic Development
4. Quality Affordable Housing

Activities must also address Congress' primary CDBG objective to improve communities, principally for LMI residents by:

1. Providing Decent Housing,
2. Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and
3. Expanding Economic Opportunities.

At a February 13, 2023 work session, Council directed that the FY2023-2024 CDBG funds be utilized for enhancements at Palmateer Park and CDBG program administration. The draft plan has been available for public comment March 22 - April 20 and was noticed in the Arizona Republic on March 10. A public hearing was held on Monday, March 20. No public comments were received.

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) Palmateer Park Enhancements:
This area-benefit project will include the construction of a ramada and enhancement of playground equipment offerings to the neighborhood.

Program Administration ($79,543)
Twenty percent of the total CDBG allocation will be set aside for administrative activities such as:

1. 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;
2. Promoting the principles of fair housing and educating the community about the dangers of lead-based paint;
3. Assessing neighborhood and housing conditions to evaluate the benefits of revitalization activities;
4. Assessing the need for human and public services to address the needs of vulnerable populations and Goodyear residents living in poverty; and
5. Establishing application and monitoring systems.