Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Martie Simpson, Finance Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4388 - msimpson@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider approval of the 2017 Community Development Block Grant One-Year Action Plan and Fair Housing Plan.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
A public hearing on the draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2017 One Year Action Plan and Fair Housing Plan took place on July 10 and July 17 that allowed citizens to make comments on the recommendations as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Below are the recommendations from our Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC):
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PY 2017 CDBG |
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Total Grant: |
$ 379,073 |
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- 20% Administration |
$ 75,815 |
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- 15% Public Services |
$ 56,861 |
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- Housing/Public Facilities |
$ 246,397 |
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Program Administration at 20% of Total Grant |
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Total Funding: |
$ 75,815 |
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- Admin/Consultant Services |
$ 75,815 |
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Public Services at 15% of Total Grant |
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Total Funding: |
$ 56,861 |
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- CASA |
$16,500 |
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- Family Life Center |
$10,000 |
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- SA Food Bank |
$5,000 |
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- Senior Center |
$15,361 |
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- STEPS |
$10,000 |
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Housing and Public Facilities |
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Total Funding: |
$ 246,397 |
|
- Habitat for Humanity |
$ 8,500 |
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- Senior Center |
$ 100,000 |
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- Comal County Crisis Center |
$ 85,000 |
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- Solms Park |
$ 35,000 |
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- Westside Community Center |
$ 17,897 |
City Council has the authority to amend any of the funding allocations recommended by CDAC and must ensure that allocations do not exceed the funding capacity percentage within Program Administration (20%) and Public Services (15%).
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 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 2017 Community Development Block Grant One-Year Action Plan and Fair Housing Plan, to include any funding allocation amendments agreed upon by City Council.