File #: 24-006    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/15/2023 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 1/2/2024 Final action: 1/2/2024
Title: SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of the First Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Action Plan Involving Changes to Available Resources, Projects and Activities, and Goals and Objectives Affected by the Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding to Projects in Support of an Affordable Rental Housing Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the First Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2023 Annual Action Plan for changes to funding, projects, activities, and goals involving CDBG funds that support the acquisition of land for and the development of an affordable housing project (Devonwood Apartments). RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2024-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Substantial Amendment #1 to the Program Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Execute any Related Documen...
Attachments: 1. Summary of Changes to Projects and Amendment Details, 2. Draft Amended 2023 Annual Action Plan (text only version), 3. Resolution 2024-02.pdf
Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Housing Program Supervisor, Housing Division/Development Services Department

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SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of the First Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Action Plan Involving Changes to Available Resources, Projects and Activities, and Goals and Objectives Affected by the Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding to Projects in Support of an Affordable Rental Housing Project

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the First Substantial Amendment to the HUD 2023 Annual Action Plan for changes to funding, projects, activities, and goals involving CDBG funds that support the acquisition of land for and the development of an affordable housing project (Devonwood Apartments).

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A. Adopting Resolution 2024-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving Substantial Amendment #1 to the Program Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Execute any Related Documents, Certifications, and/or Agreements Resulting from this Amendment; Certifying Compliance with the Requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and, Authorizing Staff to Submit all Required Documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and,

B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.

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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Defer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the City Council; or,
5. Defer action to a future meeting, with date and time to be specified in the motion.

AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200, et. seq., and Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 91 and 570 (federal regulations relating to...

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