TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Beverly Mesa-Zendt |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
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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).
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
The required 15-day notice for public comment was posted in the Seattle Times on June 4, 2021. Opportunity for public comment was held at a public meeting on June 22, 2021.
Opportunity for written public comment was provided from June 4 through June 22, 2021.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Written public notice was published in the Seattle Times.
• Feedback Summary:
The public comment period closed June 22, 2021. There were no comments on this plan.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$237,585 (projected)
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000248-Housing and Human Services
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grants
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Funds must be expended by December 31, 2022.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/6/21 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The City’s allocation plan must be submitted to King County by October 8, 2021. In order to meet this timeline, Council must approve a plan by its September 21, 2021 meeting.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, staff may not have sufficient time to develop an alternative recommendation which may result in City funding being retained by the County for use by the entire Consortium.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Proposed 2022 Redmond CDBG Allocation Plan