Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Robin Shellard, Interim Grants Administrator
Contact Info
(830) 221-4081 - rshellard@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider approval of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2018.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Public hearings on the draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2018 Action Plan took place on June 6 and June 25 that allowed citizens to make comments on the recommendations as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Additionally, the plan was available for a 30-day public review period from June 11 through July 12, 2018. Below are the recommendations from the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) of projects to be included in the Annual Action Plan for PY2018:
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Plan Year 2018 |
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$378,361 |
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CASA |
Salaries for Case Managers |
18,000 |
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SA Food Bank for NB Food Bank |
Emergency food distribution program |
8,000 |
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Salvation Army |
Community Kitchen Operations |
10,117 |
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Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation |
Meals on Wheels |
20,651 |
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Public Services Activities |
$56,768 |
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City of New Braunfels |
CDBG Program Administration |
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Administration |
$75,691 |
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Comal County Habitat for Humanity |
Home building program |
8,500 |
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Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation |
Minor home repair program |
100,000 |
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Westside Community Center |
2nd Floor Fire Exits and AC Unit Replacement |
*152,500 |
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Housing and Public Facilities Projects |
$261,000 |
*a portion of uncommitted funds ($15,098) from previous PY funds is eligible and available for this project.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Growth and development Comprehensive Plan: Affordable housing, historic preservation, education and youth. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
These funds constitute a grant to the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and there is no match requirement.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) has approved these recommendations for City Council consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PY2018 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to include any funding allocation amendments agreed upon by City Council.