TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
Planning and Community Development
Alaric Bien
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Approve King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Funding Allocation Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the Interlocal agreement with King County, each year Redmond must develop a plan for allocating its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds. This plan is for funds to be received, allocated, and spent in 2025.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
King County Consortium Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan
* Required:
Community Development Block Grant Program Joint Interlocal Agreement
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Projects eligible to receive CDBG funds are limited due to various federal requirements. Funds may be used for public services (i.e., human services programs) and capital projects that demonstrate a direct benefit to Redmond residents that meet the low- to moderate-income requirements. The proportion of funds available for each type of activity is determined by the interlocal agreement between Joint Agreement Cities and King County. Funds may be used in three categories, Capital, Public Service, and Administration, as described below.
Capital Funding Process and Recommendation: CDBG may support certain Public Improvement and/or Parks projects, and there are many constraints related to the use of these funds. Support for affordable housing is an allowed use, and staff is recommending that the 2025 CDBG capital funds b...
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