Title
Consider public testimony regarding the proposed substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan adding Code Enforcement and COVID-19 Assistance as priority needs.
Body
This amendment to the CDBG 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and CDBG 2019 Action Plan proposes the following:
Addition of CDBG-CV Funds (COVID) in the amount of $397,375 to include the following projects:
Public Services: $397,375 in Subsistence Assistance: Rent/Mortgage & Utilities (Electric, Gas & Water) for up to 3 months per individual or household to help those affected with COVID-19
Addition of Code Enforcement as a Goal and Project that will allow the City to fund 1.5 code enforcement positions. ( $27,999 for the remaining of the current year and $112,000 for the following program year)
All public comment requirements have been met.