TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: August 29, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jessica Byers
Adrienne Thompson
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Projects or Eligible Activities to Utilize On-hand Program Income Accrued from Repayment of Previous Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Activities to be Brought Back for Final Approval by the Board
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff regarding Projects or Eligible Activities to utilize on-hand program income accrued from repayment of previous Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities to be brought back for final approval by the Board.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 19, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-065, to allocate Program Income (PI) for the establishment of a Business Revolving Loan Fund. Also, the Board routinely approves Resolution's to apply for CDBG funding.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The County receives monthly payments from previously awarded CDBG Activities. These monies are considered Program Income by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which may be used for "Over the Counter" competitive awards, submitted as a stand alone eligible activity grant, or combined with an existing grant application to increase the dollar amount. During the budget meetings, the Board indicated a desire to have more input and direction related to the use of CDBG funds prior to application. This initial discussion will be followed up with another presentation of the "final" recommended projects for Board approval and ultimately a resolution authorizing the department to submit an application to HCD. See attach...
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