TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: September 26, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Adrienne Thompson
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Noticed Public Hearing
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Close Out of Two Mendocino County Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Including 18-CDBG-12929 for Microenterprise Technical Assistance and 20-CDBG-CV1-00035 Microenterprise Mini Grant & Technical Assistance Program
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Close out of two Mendocino County CDBG Grants including 18-CDBG-12929 for Microenterprise Technical Assistance and 20-CDBG-CV1-00035 Microenterprise Mini Grant & Technical Assistance Program.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 19-029, authorizing the County to apply for the 2018 Microenterprise Technical Assistance Grant; 18-CDBG-12929. The Board of Supervisors also adopted Resolution No. 20-164 approving the allocation of COVID CARES Act funding for 20-CDBG-CV1-00035.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
As part of more recent changes implemented at the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in order for any jurisdiction to close out a grant, a public meeting must be held with the Board of Supervisors to allow for citizen participation and public comments on the County's Performance with CDBG funds. Grant Number 18-CDBG-12929 was awarded solely for the purpose of Microenterprise technical assistance which is intended to help "micro" businesses of 5 or less employees. West Business Development Center was procured as a subrecipient for this grant, see attached close out documentation. Grant Number 20-CDBG-CV1-00035 was allocated to the County based on the census population for COVID relief funds and was...
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