To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: April 20, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Adrienne Thompson |
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234-6677 |
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Department Contact: |
Nash Gonzalez |
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234-6650 |
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Item Type: Noticed Public Hearing |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Mins |
Agenda Title:
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Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the County of Mendocino to Submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2021 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the Amount of $1,500,000 to Request Funding of Three Projects; 1. $1,000,000 for Blight Removal in Round Valley (Covelo Area); 2. $250,000 for Microenterprise Technical Assistance for Small Business Development; 3. $250,000 for Planning Technical Assistance to Support the Ukiah Valley Senior and Community Center Design
(Sponsor: Planning & Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing the County of Mendocino to submit a CDBG application to HCD for the 2021 NOFA to request funding in the amount of $1,500,000 to request finding for three projects; 1. $1,000,000 for Blight Removal in Round Valley (Covelo Area); 2. $250,000 for Microenterprise Technical Assistance for Small Business Development; 3. $250,000 for Planning Technical Assistance to support the Ukiah Valley Senior and Community Center Design; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The County regularly applies for CDBG funding. No previous actions were taken related to this application.
Summary of Request:
In late January 2021, the State Department of Housing and Community Development posted the 2021 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for rural counties to apply for Community Development Block Funding. In order to qualify for the application process, Mendocino County must submit an application prior to April 30, 2021, and meet all necessary guideline. As such, the Department of Planning and Building Services (PBS) held a public meeting on February 11, 2021, to receive information from individuals and organizations in the public, interested in pursuing CDBG funding opportunity. Staff recommends three projects to be included in the Resolution by the Board for inclusion in the application to HCD, based on the competitive qualifications and likelihood that these projects would be funded by the State. The first project is for blight removal in the community of Covelo; this would be accomplished in partnership with the Round Valley Indian Tribes, Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA, or Mendo Recycle), and the Mendocino Resource Conservation District (RCD). The second project is for Microenterprise Technical Assistance to assist with low/moderate income small businesses with five (5) or less employees. The third project is for Planning Technical Assistance (PTA) to determine the design, engineering, and costs to build a larger, modern senior and community center in the Ukiah Valley.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the resolution and provide direction to staff.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: CDBG Grant |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
if no, please describe: Application not Submitted |
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annual recurring cost: Varies |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: If awarded funds, they would not be available until late Sept. or Oct 2021; however it is possible funds could be as late as Jan. 2022. a.) $105,000 for general administration (GA) of the grant will be budgeted in PBS 1000 series and reimbursed by the grant; b.) $1,500,000 of the approved project costs will be added to the appropriations in the CDBG - 0402 (UB) fund accordingly for grant reimbursement. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: April 21, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 21-059 |
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