LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF PENSACOLA FY 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FY 2015-2019 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve Amendments to the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan in order to receive $452,160 in CDBG-CV Program Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding and the Proposed CDBG-CV Program Budget and Activity Summary. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to execute all documents relating to the Program administration.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was allocated $5 billion. As an Entitlement Community, the City will receive $452,160 in CDBG-CV Program funds. In accordance with HUD regulations and applicable waivers issued under the CARES Act, amendments to the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan will be submitted to HUD.
The funds will be used to address a wide range of public health and public service activities. In accordance with Program requirements, the funds must be used for activities that target low- and moderate-income households. Funds will be used to support service organizations assisting low- and moderate-income households prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID -19. Funds will also be used to provide one-time or short-term subsistence payments in the form of rent, mortgage, and utility payments on behalf of qualifying households.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 18, 2019 - City Council approved the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan
July 16, 2015 - City Council approved the FY 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan
FUNDING:
Budget: $452,160
Actual: $452,160
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Plan Amendments must be submitted to HUD for approval to be eligible to receive the Program funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
8/31/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) CDBG-CV Program Proposed Budget and Activity Summary
2) Public Notice Amendment to FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2019 CDBG Consolidated Plan
PRESENTATION: No end