REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: PHILIP SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: BRANDON SISK, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2022-02 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram $1,417,211.98 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from prior year HOME project savings; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all implementing documents as approved to form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Substantial Amendment 2022-02 to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents as approved to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To further the City's commitment to develop and rehabilitate affordable housing, staff identified funds from HOME program administration and rehabilitation savings that are available for reprogramming. The purpose of the substantial amendment is to reprogram the funds available to increase the availability of safe and affordable housing for low-income and special needs households.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno (City) is a federal entitlement community that receives an annual allocation of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the following entitlement programs:
* Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
* HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
* Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
* Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
As an entitlement community, the ...
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