05.18.21 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021 housing and community development needs, including non -housing community needs, and the selection of proposed activities for $755,351 in new funding and $56,932.87 to be reallocated in the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan; and provide staff direction. Carol Griffith, Housing and Community Development Manager provided the presentation for the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. Ms. Griffith stated the City will be receiving an additional $11,000 so the actual amount is $766,482. The additional money received does not require an additional public hearing. Adding the funding $56,933 from prior years gives us a total of $823,415.00 to spend. Ms. Griffith provided the 2021-2022 Action Plan Process. On May 18th (today) a public hearing will be held regarding community needs. Between May 23 -June 18 the application process is open. On May 27th there will be a Stakeholder Workshop/Applicant Workshop. June 26 -July 25 will be the 30 day public comment period. On July 6th City Council will be provided with an update on all applications received. On August 3rd City Council will approve the 2021-2022 slate of projects. CDBG Mission: The mission of the CDBG Program is to promote the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes. Ms. Griffith reviewed the basic criteria for CDBG funding: 1. Affordable Housing - such as housing rehabilitation or reconstruction, land acquisition, accessibility improvements, homebuyer loans, weatherization, transitional housing 2. Public Services (no more than 15% _ $113,300) - such as programs for senior citizens, abuse victims, youth, children, homeless, treatment of drug or alcohol abuse, workforce skills development 3. Public Facilities - such as parks, community centers, community gardens 4. Demolition Activities - such as spot blight removal or demolition of unsafe structures Ms. Griffith provided the Application Evaluation Criteria, including: 1. Activity Need and Justification: 25 Points top priorities for San Marcos (Consolidated Plan) 2. Impact and Cost Effectiveness: 30 Points overhead, leveraging other resources 3. Implementation: 25 Points focus on measurable outcomes 4. Past Performance or Letters of Reference: 20 Points strong record of managing funds, or potential to do so City of San Marcos Page 13