TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Beverly Mesa-Zendt
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
Planning and Community Development
Alaric Bien
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2022 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 memo outlines recommendations for how to allocate the City's 2022 funding.
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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 federal requirements. Funds may be used for public services (i.e. human services programs) and capital projects (e.g. parks, public improvement, and affordable housing), must demonstrate a direct benefit to Redmond residents, and meet the low to moderate-income requirements. The City may charge up to 10 percent for administrative and planning costs. The full plan, for which approval is needed, is summarized in Attachment A.
OUTCOMES:
Funds will help support:
* Emergency shelter for men experiencing homelessness through Congregations for the Homeless ($40,963),
* Affordable housing projects through A Regional Coalition for Housing ($155,659), and
* Administrative support to manage these funds ($40,963).
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