Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Martie Simpson, Finance Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4385 - msimpson@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Public hearing on proposed substantial amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2016 One Year Action Plan and approval of a resolution to adopt the proposed substantial amendments.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a process by which a community can amend its One Year Action Plan when previously approved projects experience difficulty in meeting project timelines or objectives of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) program, and therefore become ineligible for CDBG funding.
The substantial amendments are subject to the citizen participation process, which requires formal action by the City Council, and approval by HUD. A thirty day public notice was published on January 20, 2017, to provide the opportunity for the public to review and comment on the proposed substantial amendments. The City has considered all comments or views received from the public concerning proposed substantial amendments in accordance with 24 CFR 91.105 (c) (3).
This item is a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendments to the CDBG Program Year 2016 One Year Action Plan to allow citizens to make comments on the recommendations as required by U.S. Department of HUD. If there are any public comments, then Council can approve the amendment with the provision that the comments will be included.
At this time, staff is requesting to reallocate the remaining funds to City projects. Below are the proposed projects that will be undertaken by the substantial amendment, if approved:
Haymarket Park - $77,300.50
The project is located in a low/moderate income area of the City. CDBG funded activities will be the installation of a 6’ walking track, installation of a shade structure, additional picnic tables, grills, benches, trash receptacles and replacement of posts, striping and backboards for the basketball court,
Jesse Garcia Park - $27,097.50
The project is located in a low/moderate area of the City. CDBG funded activities will be the replacement of the concrete basketball court.
Westside Community Center - $63,159
The project is located in a low/moderate area of the City. CDBG funded activities will be the replacement of the gym flooring.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The proposed amendment will reprogram CDBG funds from Program Year 2016 currently available to the City. Should the City Council approve the substantial amendment, several items are included on the agenda to purchase the services and equipment to complete these projects.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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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 HUD, and there is no matching requirement. The CDBG program provides annual allocations to the City of New Braunfels (Entitlement Community) for a broad range of activities that preserve and develop viable urban communities.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution to adopt the substantial amendments to the Community Development Block Grant PY2016 Annual Action Plan.