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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7c - 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan City Council November 21, 2023 'k CITY OF Fe deral Wa ~� Centered on Opportunity Policy Question Should City Council approve the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan? CDBG Overview • Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) providing annual grants to jurisdictions to provide: • Decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities primarily for low- and moderate -income persons • CDBG has three National Objectives. All projects must meet one of the objectives: 1. Benefit to low- and moderate -income persons *Currently, all projects fall under 1 2. Elimination of slums and blight 3. Urgent need 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) • Plan to assess affordable housing, community development needs, and market conditions to facilitate place -based funding of local projects • 2020-2024 Con Plan Goals: 1. Expand Economic Opportunities 2. Preserve Affordable Housing 3. Prevent and Address Homelessness 4. Establish and Maintain Suitable Living Environments • Con Plans are implemented by Annual Action Plans What is the Annual Action Plan? • Required by HUD for any jurisdiction receiving CDBG funds • Summary of planned actions and activities demonstrating how federal funds will support the community in achieving goals and outcomes set in the Con Plan • 2024 is the fifth year of the City's adopted 2020-2024 Con Plan • A technical document produced in HUD's database and management system • The 2024 Annual Action Plan is based upon the 2023 allocation of $778,309 Caps on Public Services and Administration Proportion of CDBG Annual Allocation, by Category Planning/Administration Public Services Community Economic Revitalization Funding (CERF) 2024 Proposed Use of Funds: Planning and Administration ❑ Program Administration: $156,660 ■ Includes general program oversight and implementation activities such as: - Requests for Proposals (RFPs) - Contracting and subrecipient compliance - Drafting of CDBG plans and reports and other related administrative requirements - Community engagement and outreach 2024 Proposed Use of Funds: Public Services: ❑ Apprenticeship & Non-traditional Employment for Women (ANEW): $ 127000 ❑ Federal Way Inclusion Program: $ 307000 ❑ Orion Employment Services: $ 18,000 ❑ Solid Ground: 56,000 $116, 000 2024 Proposed Use of Funds: Community Economic Revitalization Funding (CERF) ❑ Habitat Minor Housing Repair Program: $1009000 ❑ Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program: $1469649 ❑ Highline Business Development Programs: $100,000 Total: $346,649 Timeline • October 16, 2023: Public hearing November 21, 2023: Public Hearing and Council consideration Submit to HUD with the King County Consortium, dependent on timing of receiving allocation and other consortium members' timelines Should the annual allocation be different than anticipated, pro rata adjustments are made to administration, public services, and CERF projects. If a significant change, the Citizen Participation Plan and City procurement may require additional processes and engagement. Questions City Council November 21, 2023 Staff Contact: Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager Kim Bachrach, Human Services Coordinator CITY OF Federal Way Centered on Opportunity