R2020-139 Resolution Authorizing Community Development Block Grant-CV (CDBG-CV) Fund Expenditures and Amendment of the FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan

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Community Development DATE: 10/5/2020 MEMO: No. 20-39 TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager Cordaryl"Pat"Patrick,Director of Community Development Richelle D. Irons,Neighborhood Services Manager SUBJECT: Adoption and authorization of expenditures for amended FY 19-20 Annual Action Plan CDBG-CV funds. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the amended FY 19-20 Annual Action Plan. The amendment includes the addition of$834,287 in Community Development Block Grant Program-CV(CDBG-CV)that the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)reviewed and approved the City's amended Annual Action Plan for FY 19-20. BACKGROUND: In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),the Neighborhood Services Division develops an Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan describes funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2019-20 along with strategic implementation of the priorities identified in the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan, FY 2015-2019. The City Council reviewed and approved the CDBG and HOME funds during the adoption of the City's FYI budget. The Coronavirus Aid,Relief and Economic Security(CARES)Act provides funding to enable our community to prevent, prepare for,and respond to coronavirus through providing quality subsidized housing and expanding economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income persons through HUD programs. Based on community needs,$511,810 in CV funds will assist residents with rent/mortgage and utility assistance and$272,477 to assist small business for rent/mortgage assistance. Fifty thousand($50,000)will be used for administration of the CV grant. The HUD approval gives the city some flexibility to alter the two-thirds/one-third split of funds between rent and utility assistance and small business assistance,based on actual need and demand moving forward. However,the city was recently notified that the Federal Government has awarded the city an additional$458,607 CARES eligible expenses such as those covered by this grant agreement. Unfortunately,the city will have to prepare a separate Action Plan for this additional allotment before it can be used--but the plan can include more funding for rent and utility assistance if desired by the council. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Comments and information were secured through public meetings and input from a variety of community organizations. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions,they may contact Richelle D. Irons,Neighborhood Services Manager,at 424-2864 or e-mail rirons@decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Resolution Resolution Letter A arPamront RnAmn MAteri ll