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ITEM #: 17.
DATE: 03/20/2023
AI #:1234
CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
SUBJECT:
FY2023-2024 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
STAFF PRESENTER(S):
Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor
SUMMARY
Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft FY2023-2024 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Collect public comment on the draft FY2023-2024 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. (Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)
FISCAL IMPACT
Once adopted, the Annual Action Plan will restrict how CDBG grant revenue can be expended. CDBG funds do not require a match from the city.
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:
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 February 13, 2023 work session, Council directed that the FY2023-2024 CDBG funds be utilized for enhancements at Palmateer Park and 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 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 would 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:
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.
This draft was made available for public comment on the city's website at www.goodyearaz.gov/cdbg beginning on March 20 and will remain open to comment through April 20, 2023.
The Council will consider adopting the final FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan at the May 8, 2023, Council meeting, enabling staff to meet the May 15 submission deadline from HUD.
Attachments
Presentation
DRAFT FY24 Annual Action Plan
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