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Amend the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan.
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Loryn B. Clark, Executive Director |
Housing and Community |
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Sarah Osmer Viñas, Assistant Director |
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Nate Broman-Fulks, Affordable Housing Manager |
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Megan Culp, Community Development Program Manager |
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Overview: The purpose of this item is to amend the 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program plan <https://chapelhill.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4930470&GUID=E70BE111-EA9C-47F7-9BC4-A600D53C9AC6&Options=&Search=> approved by the Council on May 5, 2021. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development notified the Town of a $6,074 increase in the CDBG award on May 14, 2021, giving the Town a total of $425,639 for eligible activities. The proposed amendment would allocate the $6,074 increase to the Neighborhood Revitalization affordable housing activity.
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That the Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the amended 2021-2022 Community Development Program Plan for use of $425,639;
2. Authorize the Town Manager to submit the Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the annual update to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan; and
3. Enact the attached project ordinance to amend the CDBG budget for the 2021-2022 program.
Summary of Proposed CDBG Program Amendment
• Staff propose amending the 2021-2022 CDBG Program to increase funding allocated to the Neighborhood Revitalization affordable housing activity by $6,074.
o The 2021-2022 CDBG Program plan developed by the CDBG Application Review Committee recommended allocating the remaining balance of CDBG funding to Neighborhood Revitalization after other outside agency applications and Town programs were funded.
o This activity provides a flexible source of funding not assigned to a specific activity at this time and allows us to be responsive to projects identified throughout the program year that serve lower income households.
o Examples of eligible projects include property acquisition or rehabilitation, water or sewer connections for low-income homeowners, public housing improvements, or other public improvements such as installation of sidewalks or parks and recreation facilities.
o The Town Manager approves identified projects, which must demonstrate compliance with Town policies and federal regulations.
2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
Fiscal Impact/Resources: The Town is a CDBG Entitlement Community and receives an annual funding allocation from HUD. The Town provides CDBG funding through performance agreements with agencies that implement approved programs and services. The Town disperses funding after subrecipients submit satisfactory documentation of accomplishments, expenses, and compliance with federal rules and regulations. Enactment of the attached project ordinance amendment would recognize the additional $6,074 federal grant revenues and appropriate the funds for neighborhood revitalization use.
Where is this item in its process?
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• Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2021-2022 CDBG Program Plan |
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• Project Ordinance Amending the 2021-2022 CDBG Budget |
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• Summary of Amended 2021-2022 Program Plan |
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-22 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PLAN (2021-06-09/R-2)
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2021 the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has since notified the Town of an increase in the 2021- 2022 Community Development Block Grant allocation from $412,226 to $418,300; and
WHEREAS, the Town received $7,339 in program income for the repayment of an affordable housing loan making $425,639 available to be allocated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that based on the Town’s available funding of $425,639 of 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant funds, the Council approves amending the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program as follows:
2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Plan
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Activity |
Approved Plan |
Proposed Amendment |
Change in Funding |
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Public Services |
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Inter-Faith Council Homeless Case Management |
57,685 |
57,685 |
0 |
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Exchange Club’s Family Center |
5,250 |
5,250 |
0 |
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Affordable Housing |
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EmPOWERment Inc. |
135,000 |
135,000 |
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Rebuilding Together of the Triangle |
84,000 |
84,000 |
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Neighborhood Revitalization |
53,717 |
59,791 |
6,074 |
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Administration |
83,913 |
83,913 |
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$419,565 |
$425,639 |
$6,074 |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Manager to include this 2021- 2022 Annual Action Plan in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This the 9th day of June, 2021.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE (2021-06-09/O-1)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following grant project is hereby amended:
“SECTION I
The projects authorized are the Community Development projects as approved by the Council on April 7, 2021: funds are as contained in the Funding Approval and Grant Agreement between the Town and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The projects are known more familiarly as the 2021 Entitlement Community Development Block Grant. The grant activities include eligible affordable housing, public services, low-income residents, and administration costs for the program.
SECTION II
The Manager of the Town of Chapel Hill is hereby directed to proceed with the grant project within the terms of the grant document(s), the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the budget contained herein.
SECTION III
The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete the project are hereby amended as follows:
SECTION IV
Amounts appropriated for projects are hereby amended as follows:
SECTION V
The Director of Business Management is hereby directed to maintain within the Grant Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to provide the accounting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as required by the grant agreement(s) and Federal and State regulations.
SECTION VI
The Manager is directed to report annually on the financial status of the project in an informational section to be included in the Annual Budget and shall keep the Council informed of any unusual occurrences.
SECTION VII
Copies of this project ordinance shall be entered into the minutes of the Council and copies shall be filed within five days of adoption with the Manager, Business Management Director and Town Clerk.”
This the 9th day of June, 2021.
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By adopting the resolution, the Council approves the amended 2021-2022 Community Development Program Plan for use of $425,639, and authorizes the Town Manager to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as the annual update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. By enacting the attached project ordinance, the Council amends the CDBG budget for the 2021-2022 program.