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Proposed Changes to 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant Plan

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. 2nd Reprogramming Amendment to the 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. (The Housing & Revitalization Department is requesting that changes be made to the City’s 2016-2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan consistent with meeting the City’s CDBG Timeliness Test on May 2, 2017.) (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-30-17)

March 30, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution reallocates federal grant funds to ensure the city complies with federal spending requirements, which determines the city's eligibility for future funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Housing & Revitalization Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant funds and ensuring compliance with federal spending deadlines.

City residents

Residents are affected by the allocation of federal funds toward local community development and housing projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 30, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The City's Housing & Revitalization Department is proposing a second amendment to the 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant () Annual Action Plan. This adjustment is intended to ensure the city meets federal CDBG spending deadlines by May 2, 2017.

Why It Matters

This resolution reallocates federal grant funds to ensure the city complies with federal spending requirements, which determines the city's eligibility for future funding.

Key Facts

The resolution proposes a 2nd Reprogramming Amendment to the 2016-2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
The amendment is required to meet the federal CDBG Timeliness Test deadline of May 2, 2017.
The file number for this resolution is 15-5708.
The resolution was introduced on April 27, 2017.
The resolution was referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on March 30, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CDBG Timeliness Test?

It is a federal requirement that cities must spend a certain portion of their Community Development Block Grant funds within a specific timeframe to remain eligible for future funding.

Why is the city changing its 2016-2017 plan?

The Housing & Revitalization Department is requesting changes to ensure the city meets the federal spending deadline of May 2, 2017.

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CDBG Compliance Pressure

The city is actively managing its grant spending to meet federal deadlines, indicating a focus on maintaining eligibility for federal community development funds.

Housing & Revitalization Department

Connected Entities

organizationPlanning and Economic Development Standing Committee“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

organizationHousing & Revitalization Department“The department requesting the amendment to the CDBG plan.”Map →

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