LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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CITY OF PENSACOLA FY 2023-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the FY 2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 for submission to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Further, that City Council approve the City of Pensacola 2023-2024 CDBG program Proposed Budget and Activities Summary. Finally, that City Council authorize the Mayor to execute all documents relating to the plan’s submission and program’s administration.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Consolidated Plan process, the City of Pensacola Housing Department, in conjunction with other members of the Escambia Consortium, must prepare an Annual Action Plan each program year to submit to HUD for approval. The FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan covers the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The Annual Action Plan identifies housing and community development activities and presents the proposed budget for the FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding request. The approved plan is due to HUD on or before August 15, 2023.
The proposed City of Pensacola Annual Action Plan summary was published in the Pensacola News Journal on May 1, 2023, allowing for the minimum 30-day comment period. A public hearing was held May 9, 2023 at City of Pensacola City Hall in the Vince Whibbs Conference Room to receive input regarding the proposed activities and budget. Comments reflected the need for assistance in the community and were supportive of the proposed activities and budget.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 21, 2022 - City Council approved the CDBG FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 935,670
Actual: $ 935,670
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No city general funds are required. Grant funding is received from HUD. Funding from prior CDBG grant years will be reallocated to the current grant year through the budget process.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/30/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) CDBG FY23-24 Annual Action Plan
2) CDBG FY23-24 Proposed Budget and Activities
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