LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY OF PENSACOLA FY 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT (HOME) PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the FY 2021-2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for submission to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Further, that City Council approve the City of Pensacola 2021-2022 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary. Finally, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to execute all documents relating to the programs’ 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 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan covers the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The Annual Action Plan identifies housing and community development activities and presents the proposed budget for the FY 2021-2022 CDBG funding request. The HOME program activities and budgets are presented in the City of Pensacola 2021-2022 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary. The approved plan is due to HUD on or before August 15, 2021.
The proposed Escambia Consortium Annual Action Plan summary was published in the Pensacola News Journal on June 7, 2021 allowing for a 30-day comment period. A public hearing was held June 14, 2021 at the Escambia County Central Office Complex to receive input regarding the proposed activities and budgets. Comments were positive and supportive of the proposed activities and budgets
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
CDBG Program HOME Program
Budget: $1,066,600 $162,500
Actual: $783,658 $164,893
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. Additional funding available for HOME activities will be allocated through the budget process.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/22/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) City of Pensacola FY 2021-2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan
2) City of Pensacola FY 2021-2022 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary
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