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Resolution to consider approving an Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 relative to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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WHEREAS, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations require the approval of a One-Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 for Housing and Community Development Programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Block Grant Committee has conducted a public hearing and has recommended on September 12, 2019, to approve the preliminary program and plan; and,
WHEREAS, since the Block Grant Committee meeting, HUD announced an increased entitlement award of CDBG funds totaling $1,295,317, an increase of $46,011 over the estimated budget; and,
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the elimination of the Home Security Activity based on demand and recent HUD administrative requirements that would make the activity cost prohibitive; and,
WHEREAS, the Development Department recommends that the Block Grant Committee recommendation be amended with the following changes:
1) Creation of a Farmers Market Improvement Activity for electrical and communication improvements; and,
2) Eliminate the Home Security Activity and transfer the allocated funds of $14,003 to the Farmers Market Improvement Activity; and,
3) Allocate the $46,011 new funds and $641 non-programmed funds to the Farmers Market Activity for a total budget of $60,655.
WHEREAS, the regulations require that the proposed program be published; and,
WHEREAS, appropriate communications and application forms are required to be completed and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to secure the City's Community Development Entitlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 relative to the Community Development Block Grant Program (a summary copy attached herein and made a part thereof) is hereby adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and submit the necessary application ...
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