TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony and approve the 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; 2) carryover funds in the amount of $125,591.65 of unexpended funds from Program Year 2022-2023, $31,500 (G6231) for the completion of the Economic Development Facade Program and $219,256 for the completion of the Alley Improvement Project (SN240); 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all required United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) documents and submit the 2024-2025 CDBG One-Year Action Plan to HUD; and 4) authorize staff to complete all federal environmental reviews per 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 58.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The City has received an allocation of $512,733 for the CDBG Program Year 2024-2025.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Superior Customer Service
• Financial Stability
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Exemplary Leadership
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
On January 22, 2024, the Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) received presentations from CDBG Public Service applicants, followed by a comprehensive review of all applicant projects by the CDBG Review Sub-Committee on February 6, 2024. The committee prioritized and ranked the programs/projects and made preliminary funding recommendations. Each program was evaluated based on need, eligibility, and compatibility with the Needs Assessment.
On February 26, 2024, the Sub-Committee presented the preliminary funding recommendations to the Commission. The Commission evaluated the recommendations and took appropriate action to forward the attached recommendations to the City Council (Exhibit 1) for consideration.
The Capital Improvement Project applications were reviewed by City staff using the same criteria.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The primary objective of the CDBG program is “the development of viable urban communities by providing adequate housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.” The One-Year Action Plan details the proposed uses of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG allocation of $512,733.
Evaluation criteria include the following:
• Meets HUD’s national objectives and eligibility requirements.
• Consistent with the Needs Assessment.
• Minimizes any duplication of service.
Exhibit 1 outlines the Commission's recommended Public Service programs/projects and the proposed funding amount for each. The minimum funding amount per program for this category is $10,000. The Public Service category consists of $76,910 based on the 15% limit established by HUD. In addition, Exhibit 1 displays the staff’s recommendation of $458,868.65 in projects to be funded in the Capital Improvement Projects category.
Each year, HUD reviews the City’s accomplishments using CDBG funds during the previous program year in a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Major subject areas in the CAPER include a narrative that states financial resources, the number of households and persons assisted, and an assessment of annual performance. The CAPER assesses programs for low- and moderate-income families, economic development initiatives, social services programs, and various public improvement projects.
The public hearing being conducted during this City Council meeting fulfills HUD’s Citizen Participation requirements for the adoption of the One-Year Action Plan. A 30-day public review period began on Friday, March 4, 2024, and concluded on Thursday, April 4, 2024, allowing interested community members to submit input in writing on any concerns they may have regarding the One-Year Action Plan. No comments were received. Following final adoption, the One-Year Action Plan will be submitted to HUD for its review and approval.
The Community Services, Parks and Recreation Commission respectfully submits its funding recommendations to the City Council. These recommendations have been thoroughly evaluated according to HUD requirements, compatibility with the needs assessment, likelihood of duplication of services, and the amount of funding available.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1: CDBG FY 2024-2025 Funding Recommendations
Exhibit 2: Program Year 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan