STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 11, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) preliminary adoption of the FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds in an estimated amount of $32,918,434 for the following programs and estimated amounts: (a) Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $15,086,728; (b) HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the amount of $5,897,968; (c) Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $1,290,230; (d) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS in the amount of $7,943,508; and (e) estimated Program Income and One-Time Revenue in the amount of $2,700,000; and (2) a public hearing to be held on May 25, 2022 to receive comments on the proposed use of funds - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas receives four formula grants each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The four grants make up the Consolidated Plan, and consist of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). The purpose of CDBG is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. HOME funds are used to develop, support, produce, and expand the supply of decent and affordable housing. ESG funds help to prevent homelessness and assist individuals and families who are already homeless. HOPWA funds provide housing and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their family members.
The Community Development Commission (CDC), a citizen advisory board appointed by the City Council, along with City staff, conducted a total of eight public meetings. These meetings provided the public with opportunities to participate in identifying community needs and to comment and provide input on potential uses of HUD Grant Funds.
Public meetings were held as follows:
January 6, 2022 - On-Line Virtual Meeting
January 10, 2022 - On-Line Virtual Meeting
January 11, 2022 - On-Line Virtual Meeting
January 12, 2022 - Ryan White Planning Council - On-Line Virtual Meeting
January 13, 2022 - On-Line Virtual Meeting (12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.)
January 20, 2022 - Telephone Town Hall Meeting
January 25, 2022 - Continuum of Care General Assembly - On-Line Virtual Meeting
For budget development purposes, pending notification from HUD of the City’s actual formula grant allocations, the City Manager’s Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget assumed level funding for all four grants. In order to meet statutory deadline requirements, development of the City’s FY 2022-23 Consolidated Plan Budget had to begin using preliminary estimates and could not wait for notification of actual grant amounts. Once final allocation amounts are received, the City Manager will propose increases or decreases as necessary to balance the budget with available resources, including capped categories.
Following preliminary adoption, these budgets will be made available for public review and comment from May 12, 2022 through June 21, 2022.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, HUD issued a waiver that allows grantees to hold virtual meetings using an on-line platform in lieu of holding in-person public hearings to fulfill the public hearing requirements under HUD regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan. The waiver applies as long as national or local public health authorities recommend social distancing limiting public gatherings for public health reasons to limit the spread of COVID-19, which continues to be the case.
In accordance with the HUD waiver and based on local and national public health authority guidance recommending social distancing that limits public gatherings for public health reasons to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a virtual public hearing will be held using an on-line platform on May 25, 2022. Final adoption is scheduled for June 22, 2022.
This action authorizes preliminary adoption of the FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and a public hearing to be held on May 25, 2022 before the City Council.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 3, 2022, the CDC was briefed on the City Manager’s Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and CDC Committees held meetings to review the proposed budget.
On April 7, 2022, the CDC approved the City Manager’s proposed budget with no amendments.
City Council was briefed on the “City Manager’s Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget” on April 20, 2022.
City Council was briefed on the “FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget: City Council Amendments” on May 4, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget
CDBG: $15,086,728 2022-23 Entitlement*
$ 200,000 Program Income (estimate
$ 2,000,000 One-Time Revenue (estimate)
$17,286,728
HOME: $ 5,897,968 2022-23 Entitlement*
$ 500,000 Program Income (estimate)
$ 6,397,968
ESG: $ 1,290,230 2022-23 Entitlement*
HOPWA: $ 7,943,508 2022-23 Entitlement*
$32,918,434 Total FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget*
*Estimate assuming level funding pending receipt of actual award amounts from HUD