Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Housing Program Supervisor, Housing Division, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Introduction and Review of the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2021 Annual Action Plan; Proposed Expenditure of CDBG and HOME Funds for FY 2021-2022; and, Receipt of Public Comment During a Reduced 15-Day Public Review and Comment Period
REPORT IN BRIEF
Presentation and discussion of the Preliminary Draft of the HUD 2021 Annual Action Plan; and Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to comment.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan and proposed expenditure of CDBG, HOME, and other funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and,
B. Provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations for the distribution of projects, goals, and objectives, and allocation of funding in the Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan; and,
C. Provide comment, if any, on staff recommendations regarding the Community Organization CDBG funding request applications received for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
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ALTERNATIVES
No Council Motion or Approval is necessary for this Public Hearing.
AUTHORITY
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires, per 24 CFR 91.105, requires that participating local government jurisdictions involve citizens in the development of the Annual Action Plan and any subsequent substantial amendments; the Charter of the City of Merced, Section 405, 409, and 411 et seq of the City of Merced; and, pursuant to 24 CFR Subpart F, the City is required to submit the Council-approved Annual Action Plan to HUD for approval.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2020-21 Adopted Budget; and Council Priorities that include Future Planning, Sustainability, Housing and Homelessness, and Agency Partnerships.
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting that Council hold a Public Hearing to receive ...
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