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A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $1,001,920.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection with said application.
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At the June 19, 2017, City Council meeting, the first of two public hearings was held to receive comments regarding the preliminary budget for the 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). A 30-day comment period also occurred June 15 through July 15, 2017, seeking comments regarding the 2017-18 budget and Annual Action Plan. Staff recommends the following budget:
2017-18 CDBG Program Year Action Plan Budget and Activities:
Total CDBG Funding Available: $1,001,920.00
Administration and Planning (20% cap= $199,408.00)
Grant Administration $89,966.00
$89,966.00
Public Services (15% cap= $149,556.15)
Mesquite Social Services $30,000.00
Summer Youth Internship Program $30,000.00
New Beginning Center $30,000.00
Sharing Life Community Outreach $25,000.00
Sharing Life Community Outreach-Homeless $30,000.00
$145,000.00
Other Projects/Activities
H.O.M.E. $75,000.00
Housing Rehabilitation $334,485.00
Orphan Sidewalks $75,000.00
First-Time Homebuyer $75,000.00
Environmental Code $100,300.00
Neighborhood Development $107,169.00
$766,954.00
Total $1,001,920.00
The submission of the 2017-18 CDBG Annual Action Plan is due to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 12, 2017.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the...
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