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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 9.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

06/03/2024

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

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 concerning the distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Infill Partnership Grant (HOME) funding and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding.

Background

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

$2,070,501 - CDBG
$640,867 - HOME
$188,759 - ESG

The Council was provided information on submitted grant applications for the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant programs at the May 6th, 2024 work session. A public hearing was held on May 7, 2024, and Council discussed this item at the May 20, 2024, work session. Staff is bringing forth updated information based on Council direction for further 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 $310,575 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, $1,795,332 in CDBG Project funding is ready for allocation to City projects. HUD regulations limit monies used for administrative and planning expenses at 20% of the entitlement funding provided. Approximately $414,100 from the CDBG administrative funding will be used by the Community Development Department to oversee the grant programs.

For HOME entitlement funding, $640,867 is available, with HUD stipulating that 15% must support a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Up to 10% of the funding can be allocated for program administration, amounting to $64,087 for Community Development's administrative purposes.

The total funding for the ESG program is $186,759. The Community Development Department will use $14,007 for program administration. Other categories funded by ESG include Shelter Operations and Street Outreach, totaling $111,919, and Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention, totaling $61,547

Attachments

Federal Grant Presentation