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
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve Amendments to the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan in order to receive $463,126 in CDBG-CV 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 take any and all actions 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 $463,126 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 will be submitted to HUD for approval.
These funds will be used for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of a facility to address the needs of the homeless community to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Activities funded by CDBG-CV funds must contribute to the goals and objectives of the City of Pensacola Consolidated Plan and meet all applicable federal requirements, including utilization for activities that target low and moderate income households.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 24, 2020 - City Council approved Amendments to the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan
July 18, 2019 - City Council approved the FY 2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan
FUNDING:
Budget: $463,126
Actual: $463,126
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The grant application must be submitted to HUD for approval to be eligible to receive the Program funds. Upon approval of the grant, a supplemental budget resolution will be brought before City Council to appropriate the grant funds.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
5/24/2021
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
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