LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
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CITY OF PENSACOLA FY 2017-2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT (HOME) PROGRAMS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the FY 2017-2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, for submission to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of Pensacola 2017-2018 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary. Further, the City Council authorize the Mayor 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 Division, 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 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan covers the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The Annual Action Plan identifies housing and community development activities and presents the proposed budget for the FY 2017-2018 CDBG funding request. The HOME program activities and budget are presented in the City of Pensacola FY 2017-2018 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary. The approved plan is due to HUD on or before August 15, 2017.
To initiate the 30 day public participation process for preparation of the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan, a Public Notice was published in the Pensacola News Journal on February 23, 2017 and posted on the City’s website. On March 7, 2017 a public meeting was held at the City of Pensacola Housing Division’s office. An overview of the Escambia Pensacola Consortium, program funding, public participation process, proposed projects, and planning schedule were presented and discussed.
The proposed Escambia Consortium Annual Action Plan summary was published in the Pensacola News Journal on May 27, 2017 and posted on the City’s website allowing for a 14 day comment period. A public hearing was held June 6, 2017 at the City of Pensacola Housing Division’s office to receive input regarding the proposed activities and budgets. Comments were positive and supportive of the proposed activities and budgets.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 14, 2016 - City Council approved the FY 2016-2017 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan and budgets.
FUNDING:
CDBG Program HOME Program
Budget: $859,400 $133,700
Actual: $847,881 $126,627
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The approved plan must be submitted to HUD on or before August 15, 2017 to remain in compliance with grant requirements and be eligible to receive the grant allocation.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
7/13/2017
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) City of Pensacola FY 2017-2018 CDBG and HOME Programs Proposed Budgets and Activities Summary
2) City of Pensacola FY 2017-2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan
PRESENTATION: No end