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, �/ , <br /> Neighborhood Services Department Memorandum <br /> # 03-07 <br /> February 25, 2003 �� <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council i <br /> FROM: Steve ity Manager <br /> A. J. Krie r, Assistant City Manager , <br /> Linda J. Lo , Neighborhood Servic s Dir�ctor � 1��� ' <br /> SUBJECT: CDBG Public Facility Grant Allocations for FY 03-04 � <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Staff recommends the approval of the attached resolution allocating $20,586 to Webster-Cantrell , <br /> Hall from entitlement funds provided by the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development <br /> (HLTD) to fund Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. The sub recipient will <br /> use the resources to provide e�erior renovation to preserve the longevity of the education, <br /> residential, recreation and community based programs that serve at-risk abused children at <br /> Webster-Cantrell Hall. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Each year the Neighborhood Renewal Division of the Neighborhood Services Department <br /> requests applications from not-for-profit organizations that wish to apply for funding in support of <br /> community programs that meet Federal, State and Loca1 guidelines and regulations. Each <br /> application must include specific information and documentation regarding the proposed <br /> program/project, along with a detailed funding request that enables staff to evaluate the proposal <br /> for regulatory compliance, organizational capacity, type and level of service resulting from <br /> proposed program and community need. <br /> The majority of the CDBG grant allocations were presented to the City Council during a study <br /> session on January 21, 2003. City Council approved staff recommendations on February 3, 2003. <br /> At that time, two public facility grant applications were on hold pending further review and <br /> clarification of items in the application. <br /> The Webster-Cantrell application was on hold waiting for clarification from HLJD on the <br /> application of the federal lead based paint hazard remediation guidelines. Staff requested this <br /> clarification because of the potential that the application of these guidelines would make the <br /> project cost prohibitive. Those issues have been resolved and staff recommends approving <br /> funding for this project. <br /> Old King's Orchard requested funding to install a floor in the gymnasium of the OKO community <br /> facility. After reviewing the application, staff decided to request additional financial information. <br /> OKO staff was notified early in January that the information was needed to complete the <br />