STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 22, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments on the Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant Funds; and at the close of the public hearing, authorize final 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 $32,997,962 for the following programs and estimated amounts: (a) Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $14,120,128; (b) HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the amount of $6,440,498; (c) Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $1,268,197; (d) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS in the amount of $8,469,139; and (e) estimated Program Income and One-Time Revenue in the amount of $2,700,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
Note: This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on May 25, 2022, and was held under advisement until June 22, 2022, with the public hearing open.
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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) that make up the Consolidated Plan: 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 provide, 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 experiencing homelessness. HOPWA funds provide housing and supportive services to individuals with AIDS, persons who are HIV positive, and their family members.
The Community Development Commission (CDC), a resident advisory board appointed by the City Council, conducted eight public meetings along with City staff. These meetings provided the public opportunities to participate in identifying community needs 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.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, HUD issued a waiver that allows grantees to conduct virtual meetings using an online platform in lieu of in-person public meetings to fulfill the public hearing requirements under HUD regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan. The waiver applies if national or local public health authorities recommend limiting public gatherings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which continues to be the case.
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.
On April 20, 2022, staff briefed City Council on the City Manager’s Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and the CDC's recommendation. During the April 20 briefing, Council members were invited to submit amendments to the Proposed FY 2022-23 Consolidated Plan Budget.
On May 4, 2022, staff briefed City Council on the HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for FY 2022-23: City Council Amendments. City Council proposed no amendments.
On May 11, 2022, City Council authorized preliminary adoption of the Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and a public hearing. These budgets will have been made available for public review and comment from May 12, 2022 through June 21, 2022.
On May 13, 2022, HUD notified the City of Dallas of final grant allocations, and the City Manager has proposed increases and decreases as necessary to balance the budget with available resources.
On May 20, 2022, City Council was briefed by memorandum on the actual HUD grant allocations for the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Plan Budget. A copy of this memorandum was provided to the CDC on May 23, 2022.
On May 25, 2022, in accordance with the HUD waiver discussed above, and based on local and national public health authority guidance and using an online platform, City Council conducted a public hearing, which was held under advisement until June 22, 2022, with the public hearing open, and which satisfies the requirements set forth in HUD regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan.
A summary of the Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget was published in the Dallas Morning News on or about May 29, 2022, to provide an opportunity to submit written comments through June 21, 2022
The FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Budget does not include reprogramming funds. Reprogramming funds were accelerated on March 9, 2022, to expedite deployment of those funds for eligible activities.
This action authorizes final adoption of the FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget.
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 “Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and the CDC’s recommendation” on April 20, 2022.
City Council was briefed on the “HUD Consolidated Plan Budget for FY 2022-23: City Council Amendments,” with no proposed amendments on May 4, 2022.
On May 11, 2022, City Council authorized preliminary adoption of the Proposed FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget and authorized a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of funds by Resolution No. 22-0704.
City Council was briefed by memorandum on the actual HUD grant allocations for the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Plan Budget on May 20, 2022.
On May 25, 2022, City Council conducted a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2022-22 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget, which was held under advisement until June 22, 2022, with the public hearing open.
FISCAL INFORMATION
FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget
CDBG: $14,120,128 2022-23 Entitlement
$ 200,000 Program Income (estimate
$ 2,000,000 One-Time Revenue (estimate)
$16,320,128
HOME: $ 6,440,498 2022-23 Entitlement
$ 500,000 Program Income (estimate)
$ 6,940,498
ESG: $ 1,268,197 2022-23 Entitlement
HOPWA: $ 8,469,139 2022-23 Entitlement
$32,997,962 Total FY 2022-23 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget