Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Housing Program Supervisor, Housing Division/Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Further Discussion, Additional Information, and Project Alternatives Regarding Community Development Block Grant Project Funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2023 Annual Action Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides additional project information and alternative options for Council consideration regarding 2023 Annual Action Plan project funding proposals, following Council direction received at the Public Hearing on March 20, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Discuss and provide additional direction and/or comments to staff regarding the 2023 revised preliminary project funding for inclusion into the 2023 Annual Action Plan; and,
B. Though not a Public Hearing, provide an opportunity for the public to comment on project funding options.
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ALTERNATIVES
No Council Motion or Approval is required for this discussion.
AUTHORITY
HUD requires, per Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 91, that participating local government jurisdictions involve citizens in the development of the Annual Action Plan and any subsequent substantial amendments; the City of Merced Housing Division Citizen Participation Plan (Amended); and, the Charter of the City of Merced, Section 405, 409, and 411, et seq.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget; and both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Council Goals and Priorities.
DISCUSSION
At the March 20, 2023, Public Hearing, Merced City Housing Division staff introduced the non-profit project funding requests, anticipated funding resources, and proposed project funding expenditures for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds during the 2023-24 program/fiscal year and that are to be included in the Final Draft of...
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