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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Action Plan

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Action Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force Public Workshop/Hearing. Presentation Outline. History & Background Required Planning and Procedures (Consolidated, Strategic, Action) Findings Goals & Proposed Activities Next Steps.

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Action Plan

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  1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Action Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force Public Workshop/Hearing

  2. Presentation Outline History & Background Required Planning and Procedures (Consolidated, Strategic, Action) Findings Goals & Proposed Activities Next Steps

  3. CDBG Program – History & Background Federal Program that started in 1974, to provide funding for community development. Program provides discretion to grantee on CDBG activities. Activities must meet one of the National Objectives of the Program: Benefit low- and moderate-income persons or Area, or Prevent or eliminate slum or blight, or Address urgent community development needs (Emergency).

  4. CDBG Program – History & Background • CDBG Example Project/Programs • Housing Related Activities • Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant allocation) • Economic Development • Infrastructure Improvement (In qualified area or LMI census tracts) • Planning/Administration/Monitoring for Program (limited to 20% of allocation)

  5. CDBG Program – History & Background CDBG funded activities in City: Infrastructure Project in LMI Area Financial Assistance to LMI Households for home-repair Stipend to assist students from low-moderate income households to attend summer camp

  6. CDBG Program – History & Background • To receive funding, the following needs to be completed: • Consolidated Plan – • Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities • Strategic Plan – • Plan covering 3 or 5 year period that describes how jurisdiction intends to provide services that address CDBG goals

  7. CDBG Program – History & Background • Annual Action Plan • 1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year. • Other documents: • Analysis of Impacts to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – end of year report

  8. Consolidated Action Plan Updates Low-Moderate Income Census Tracts based on 2011-2015 5-Year American Community Survey. Opportunities for needed infrastructure or public facilities improvements

  9. Consolidated Action Plan – Findings • Aging housing inventory • City continues to be an aging community • Increase in LMI population • Public service needs exist • Limited housing choice

  10. Consolidated Action Plan • Based on findings in Consolidated Plan, Strategic Plan there is recognition of the following: • Available funds are limited and cannot address all the city needs, • 2) There are on-going City programs and activities that are eligible for use of CDBG funds consistent with CDBG National Objectives • 3) There are social services and agencies serving the City.

  11. Consolidated Action Plan • Use Various Existing Plans for Direction (Strategies) • City Council Goals and Objectives • City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan • Prosperity 2021 • Comprehensive Plan • Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities Master Plan • Recreation and Parks Facilities Master Plan • Public/Agency Input and Comments

  12. Consolidated Action Plan – Goals • Provide Decent Housing: • Encourage Home Ownership and Reinvestment by providing financial assistance programs for home repairs to retain the affordable housing stock. • On-going Activities: Financial assistance for home repair, home ownership, or other housing activity

  13. Consolidated Action Plan – Goals • Sustainable Living Environment: • Invest in Capital Projects that improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods • Expand Availability and Access to public services • On-going Activities: Implementation of Ped-Bike Master Plan, stormwater projects, summer camp activities, public service assistance • Note expansion of public service program would require additional administration funds to establish grant program

  14. Consolidated Action Plan - Goals • Expanded Economic Opportunities • Identify economic activities which may be assisted by CDBG funds. • On-going activities: Small Business Assistance Center, Micro-enterprise development • Address Urgent Needs • As a result of emergency, identify potential activities which may be implemented with CDBG funds.

  15. Action Plan FFY 2017 – Proposed Allocation

  16. Consolidated Action Plan-Next Steps • City Council Public Workshop (June) • 30-day comment period (June - July) • City Council Public Hearing (July)

  17. Questions?

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