STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 25, 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 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Federal regulations require a public hearing on the City's Proposed Consolidated Plan Budget for HUD grant funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).
Federal regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan also require a public comment period of not less than 30 days and a public hearing to receive comments.
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 meetings to fulfill the public hearing requirements. This 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.
In accordance with this HUD waiver and based on local and national public health authority guidance that recommends limiting public gatherings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City is conducting this public hearing virtually using an online platform.
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.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.