Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Hope Alliance.
Body
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) was developed in 1974 and works to ensure decent affordable housing and to provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities. CDBG is an important tool for helping tackle serious challenges facing our community. To be eligible for CDBG funding, activities must meet one of the three national objectives of the program which are: 1) benefit low to moderate income persons 2) prevention of slum or blight 3) meet an urgent need.
Consider executing a 2015-2016 Agreement with Hope Alliance in the amount of $90,000. These funds will be used for improvements at the domestic violence shelter to include the replacement of windows, flooring, insulation, closet doors, shelving in bedrooms, pantry and play areas, security system and a total kitchen remodel.
Council approved the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan which included the funding of the Hope Alliance Shelter Improvements Project by Resolution Number R-2015-2623 on July 23, 2015.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.