Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Housing Program Supervisor/Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment Regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2026 Annual Action Plan; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan; and, Final Determination and Award of Project Funding Pending HUD Approval of the Submitted Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides an opportunity for the Public to comment on topics relating to the 2026 Annual Action Plan; Requests Council's final determination and award of 2026 project funding and adoption of a Resolution approving the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, to enable final completion and submittal of the 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD; and Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related agreements and documents.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Option 1 of the final project list and related funding amounts to be included in the Final 2026 Annual Action Plan; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2026-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan, and Certifying Compliance with the Requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, and refer to staff for reconsideration of and/or changes to specific items prior to submitting the plan to HUD (specified items and changes to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items and schedule re-review and subsequent approval of the plan to a future City Council meeting (specific items to be addressed and date and time to be specified in City Council motion); or,
4. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
5. Deny the request (City will not receive 2026 HUD funding).
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