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Home My WebLink AboutITEM IV-AcrnrNYYOF AGENDA WWA H 'IN G T O Ai BILL APPROVAL FORM # Agenda Subject: Date: CDBG amendment to 2010 & 2011 Annual Action Plans June 6, 2011 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: N/A Administration Resolution 4710 Administrative Recommendation: City Council to pass Resolution No. 4710 to adopt the CDBG amendment to the 2010 & 2011 Action Plan reallocating previously committed funds. Background Summary: The preparation of an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City operates under a Consolidated Plan that is currently in effect for 2010-2014. The Action Plan outlines proposed expenditures to implement the goals of the City's Consolidated Plan. It identifies federal and local funds expected to be available, indicates the activities on which they will be spent, and sets goals for the number and type of services expected to be provided. The City of Auburn anticipates approx. $250,000 of unused CDBG funds will be available for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and objectives and policies of the Auburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Planned projects include improvements to Shaughnessy Park ($50K), downtown business fagade improvement program ($25K) and acquisition of property to assist Auburn Youth Resources in developing a teen drop-in program ($175K). The process of a substantial amendment process is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) program. A public notice and a brief description about the amendment to the 2010 & 2011 Annual Action Plans were published in The Seattle Times and posted on the City's website. Though not required by HUD, Council will conduct a public hearing on the amendment in addition to the fifteen-day public comment period. On May 23, 2011, the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the preliminary draft of the amendment and recommended it be forwarded to Council for approval. The Finance committee is also scheduled to review and discuss the draft on June 6, 2011. Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport ® Finance ❑ Cemetery ® Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ® Finance ❑ Parks ® Human Services ® Planning & CD ❑ Fire ® Planning ❑ Park Board ❑ Public Works ❑ Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Action: Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing Referred to Until Tabled Until Councilmember: Norman Staff: Hursh City of Auburn Department of Administration 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington 98001 Phone: 253-931-3041 Contact: Michael Hursh, Community Services Manager Phone: 253-804-5029 Email: mhursh@auburnwa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2011 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Of Public Hearing and of 15-Day Comment Period Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant - Reallocation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 pm on June 6, 2011, in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 25 West Main St., for a proposed amendment reallocating the City's prior Annual Action Plan projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) including 108 Loan Debt Service. The process of a substantial amendment is required by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City's Consolidated Plan to reallocate funds from abandoned or postponed projects. The City of Auburn anticipates approx. $250,000 of unused CDBG funds will be available for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and objectives and policies of the Auburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Planned projects include improvements to Shaughnessy Park ($50K), downtown business facade improvement program ($25K) and acquisition of property to assist Auburn Youth Resources in developing a teen drop- in program ($175K). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Auburn's substantial amendment to its 2010 & 2011 Annual Action Plan is avail. for a 15-day public review and comment period. Oral comments may be offered at the public hearing on June 6, 2011. Requests for a copy of the amendment and written comments regarding the CDBG amendment may be submitted prior to the public hearing to: Michael Hursh, Community Services Manager 25 W Main St., Auburn, WA 98001 253-804-5029 or email mhursh(&aubumwa.izov Upon written request a copy of the Plan will be provided through the mail within five (5) working days. Written comments and comments from the public hearing will be addressed in the final draft of the CDBG amendment to the Annual Action Plan. City Council is tentatively scheduled to adopt the amendment at their regular meeting on June 6, 2011. This notice is available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities upon request. City Hall is wheelchair accessible; reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed material are available for individuals with disabilities with a minimum of 7 days advance notice.