TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development Seraphie Allen (Interim Co-Director) 425-556-2450
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development Brooke Buckingham Human Services Manager Planning and Community Development Alaric Bien Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Approval of the King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2027 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 2027.
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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 Services, and Administration, as described below.
Capital Funding Process and Recommendation: CDBG may support certain Public Improvement and/or Parks projects, and there are a number of constraints related to the use of these funds. Support for affordable housing is an allowed use, and staff is recommending that the 2027 CDBG capital funds be allocated to A Regional Coalitio...
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