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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 8.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

05/20/2024

Title: 2024-2025 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Federal Grant Allocations

Submitted By:

Mona Woodard

Strategic Focus Area:

Safe Community
Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers
Customer-Focused City Services

Issue/Summary

Community Development will present for Council review details concerning the distribution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Infill Partnership Grant (HOME) funding and Emergency Solutions Grant ESG) funding.

Background

The City is projected to receive the following funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the program year 2024-2025:

CDBG: $2,124,930
HOME: $741,993
ESG: $188,162

The Council was provided information on submitted grant applications for the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant programs at the May 6, 2024, work session. A public hearing was held on May 7, 2024. Staff is bringing forth updated application information for final discussion. This item will be brought back before the Council as a Consent Agenda item for final approval and allocation of funding during the July 2, 2024, Regular Council Meeting unless otherwise directed by Council.

Consideration / Recommendation

Approximately $318,740 is earmarked for CDBG Public Services category, adhering to HUD's mandated maximum limit of 15% of entitlement funding that may be used for public services. Additionally, around $1,830,711 in CDBG Project funding is ready for allocation to City projects. HUD regulations limit monies used for administrative and planning expenses to 20% of the entitlement funding provided. Approximately $424,986 from the CDBG administrative funding will be utilized by the Community Development Department to oversee the grant programs.

For HOME entitlement funding, an estimated $741,993 is available, with HUD stipulating that 15% must support a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Up to 10% of the provided funding can be allocated for program administration, amounting to an estimated $74,199 for Community Development's administrative purposes.

The total estimated funding for the ESG program is $188,612. The Community Development Department will use around $14,146 of ESG funding for program administration. Other categories funded by ESG include Shelter Operations and Street Outreach, with an estimated $112,919 and Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention, totaling approximately $61,547

Attachments

2024-2025 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Federal Grant Allocations Presentation