1. Community Development Block Grant

2. Background
Eligible for up to $750,000 of funding from FDCA for one or more FFY 2010 and FFY 2011 Non-Entitlement (aka ‘competitive or small cities’) Community Development Block Grants
Funds must be used for one of the following purposes:
To benefit low and moderate income persons (LMI); or
To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
To meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.

3. Background
The activity categories for which these funds may be used are in the areas of
Housing
neighborhood or commercial revitalization
economic development (new jobs) – Open Cycle
Eligible uses of funds include:
CDBG administration
housing rehabilitation
commercial building rehabilitation
sidewalks and pedestrian malls
land acquisition
water and sewer improvements
street improvements
storm water facilities
parking and related improvements

4. Background
At least 70% of the all State CDBG funds must benefit low-to-moderate income persons, as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
For individual grants:
100% of housing beneficiaries must be LMI
51% of jobs created under economic development must be for LMI
51% of the entire jurisdiction must be LMI for commercial revitalization
51% of neighborhood beneficiaries must be LMI and more for competitive scoring.

5. Conceptual Plan Apply for CDBG Funds under Housing Category
Economic Development is open cycle, must create jobs, not speculative (a tool in our toolbox)
Neighborhood and Commercial Revitalization not really possible (City and/or neighborhoods do not meet thresholds for LMI population)
Conceptual Plan
Home-owner occupied rehabilitation and/or demolition/reconstruction
Older homes (30+ years), where home is deteriorating and homeowner has no funds/ability to repair (i.e. seniors or disabled persons on social security)
Benefits homeowner, neighborhood, and contractors
Hire grant manager and continue county partnership

6. Next Steps November 2nd City Council Meeting November 9th CATF Meeting
Public Hearing - Overview of CDBG Program
Fair Housing Orientation for Public Officials and Citizens
Appointment of Citizens Advisory Task Force (CATF) Item #9
PLDRB Members
Joint Housing Task Force (City Residents)
Grant Administration Consultant (opened 10/27) Item #10
Three (3) Reponses Received
Guardian Resource Management, Inc. Top-Ranked
No Fees Unless Awarded (costs will be paid out of grant)
November 9th CATF Meeting
November 16th City Council Meeting- Grant Application
November 17th Grant Application Deadline