Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Raymond Hodges, Director, Department of Housing
Subject: CDBG and PLHA funding commitments
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Approving the allocation of $592,887.50 in Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funding for the Alta 2809 El Camino project; and
B) Approving the allocation of an additional $2,603 in state Permanent Local Housing Allocation ("PLHA") funding to CORA for operating support for its Safe Houses for a total PLHA fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 grant amount of $19,999 and to allocate $19,965 in PLHA funding to LifeMoves for operating support for its Haven House shelter in FY 2024-25; and
C) Authorizing the Director of the Department of Housing or designee, to take all necessary actions in connection with the submission of and any amendments to the Annual Action Plan, including providing additional information that the federal government may require, and to execute contracts, as approved by the County Executive, acting in consultation with the County Attorney, for the above three projects.
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BACKGROUND:
The County receives funding allocations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") under three entitlement programs: Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), Home Investments Partnership Program ("HOME"), and the Emergency Solutions Grant program ("ESG"). The CDBG Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. The HOME Program provides formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building affordable housing for rent or homeownership. The ESG Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
To receive these funds, the County is required to submit an Annual Action Plan each year that...
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