ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Request to APPROVE the 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN for Submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with a Total 2023 Grant Allocation of $2,805,022.00.
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BACKGROUND: As a recipient of funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City is required to develop an Annual Action Plan that provides a summary of the activities and resources that will be used to address the goals of the City’s 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan.
This item is coming before the City Council in April due to the delay in the US Government enacting a full-year budget for FY 2023 and a delay in HUD providing yearly allocation amounts. Grantees are not allowed to submit the Annual Action Plan until allocations are announced.
The allocation amounts are based on the overall congressional budget for each program and the formula allocations based on population and demographics. In February 2023, HUD announced the City’s 2023 grant allocation with approximately a 1.7% increase in CDBG funding, a 2.6% increase in HOME funding, and a 1.5% increase in ESG funding.
|
Entitlement Grant |
2023 Award Amount |
Difference from 2022 |
|
CDBG |
$1,898,447 |
Increase of $31,778 |
|
HOME |
$ 742,514 |
Increase of $18,680 |
|
ESG |
$ 164,061 |
Increase of $2,356 |
|
TOTAL |
$2,805,022 |
|
After analyzing the 2023 grant award amounts, current programming, requested programming, and remaining fund balances, City staff developed a proposed budget and the 2023 Annual Action Plan. A budget sheet that outlines the planned activities is attached along with a full copy of the Annual Action Plan. The plan also reallocates prior year funds for public facilities projects that includes the Park District projects approved under item #23-099.
The 2023 Annual Action Plan was published for a 30-day public comment period. The Plan was available for review at the City’s Development Center office and online at the City’s website. To comply with HUD regulations, a variety of state, local, and nonprofit organizations were contacted to solicit comments. Two public hearings on the Plan were also held during the public comment period.
The 2023 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD on or before April 27, 2023. Upon City Council approval, staff will submit the plan to HUD. HUD will review the plan to ensure regulatory compliance and then process the 2023 grant award agreements. Once the agreements are issued and signed by both HUD and the City, the 2023 grant funds will be available for programming.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The budget of the 2023 Annual Action Plan as attached would be enacted.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: The development of the 2023 Annual Action Plan included a 30-day comment period and outreach to numerous organizations as listed in the plan.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The City of Peoria will comply with HUD regulations and will be eligible to receive and expend HUD funds as outlined.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The City of Peoria will not comply with HUD regulations and will not be eligible to receive and expend HUD funds as outlined.
ALTERNATIVES: Funds could be allocated for alternative programs eligible under CDBG, HOME, and ESG as the Council directs.
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: All subrecipients and contractors will be required to maintain an active EEO certification Number.
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City
2. Beautiful Peoria
3. Choose an item.
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
2. Have an efficient government.
3. Choose an item.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development