ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Community Development Director with a Request for the Following:
A. APPROVE a Substantial AMENDMENT to the 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN for Submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
B. ADOPT an ORDINANCE Amending the City of Peoria 2021 REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET Relating to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund to Recognize the Receipt of Additional Grant Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Prevent, Prepare for, or Respond to COVID-19, in the Amount of $808,791.00.
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BACKGROUND:
A. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan
The City of Peoria is receiving additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $808,791 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus.
To receive these funds, the City must submit a substantial amendment to the 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan and include these funds as other federal resources. All these federal funds must be spent on eligible activities according to the funding source. The additional funds are being allocated to public facility projects and administrative costs for staff time to oversee these projects.
Due to COVID-19, HUD allowed for the reduction of the public comment period from 30 days to 5 days. The amended plan reflects this change in the waivers section of the plan and the continuing of these waivers into 2021.
Once the plan is approved by City Council, it will be submitted to HUD. It must be submitted to HUD no later than August 16 or the City will not receive this additional funding. HUD is attempting to expedite the processing of amendments and grant agreements, but the timing of the City receiving this funding is still uncertain. Upon approval of the plan, City staff will move forward with the process for these programs, but staff will not be able to disburse any funds until the amendment is approved by HUD.
B. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Budget of the City of Peoria.
The attached ordinance reflects the additional grant funds received and the corresponding expenditures in the amount of $808,791.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Increase in CDBG grant funding in the amount of $808,791 and corresponding expenditures
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: The development of the substantial amendment followed HUD-issued guidance for a 5-day public comment period. A summary of the comments received is attached.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The City of Peoria would comply with HUD regulations and will be eligible to receive and expend HUD funds as outlined
IMPACT IF DENIED: The City of Peoria would not be in compliance with HUD regulations and would not be eligible to receive HUD funding.
ALTERNATIVES: None at this time.
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: All sub-recipients 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. Beautiful Peoria
2. Financially Sound City
3. Safe Peoria
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