MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Proposed King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 Funding Allocation Plan
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve recommendation for allocation of 2019 Community Development Block Grant funds.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Erika Vandenbrande, Director, Planning, and Community Development, 425-556-2457
Colleen Kelly, Assistant Director, Community Planning, 425-556-2423
Alaric Bien, Senior Planner, Human Services, 425-556-2458
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
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. 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 and 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 a number of constraints related to use of these funds. Support for affordable housing is an allowed use, and staff is recommending that the 2019 CDBG capital funds be allocated to A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), as they have been for several years.
Public Service Funding Process and Recommendation: Programs that may be considered for public service funding are dedicated to human service activities that must also meet strict CDBG eligibility and reporting requirements. Staff reviewed applications that were received as part of the regular 2...
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