HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IPLAN COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2016
ITEM I: REVIEW 2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2016 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination of consistency
that the proposed programs and activities in the 2016 Annual Action Plan is consistent with the
City’s 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
ANALYSIS
Annually, the CDBG Action Plan is prepared to demonstrate how estimated federal funds from
HUD will be spent in the city. The 2016 Program Year begins May 1, 2016 and will end April
30, 2017. The 2016 allocation is $752,818 (see attached proposed budget). HUD regulations
require that at least 70% of CDBG funds benefit low to moderate income (LMI) persons over a
one to three year certification period. As proposed, over 70% of the funds subject to LMI benefit
calculations will be expended on activities that benefit LMI persons.
Public Service applications (via the Consortium) are currently being accepted and will be
evaluated by a committee consisting of representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way,
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and the City of Oshkosh. Staff is recommending that the
City allocate $110,000 for general public services. Public Service allocations can represent no
more than 15% of the total allocation.
Owner occupied housing improvement applications (non-public service) were due to the
Community Development Department on March 15. These applications do not include first time
homebuyer’s assistance, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of rental properties. Non-Public
Service allocations are included in the 70% of CDBG funds for LMI persons. Staff is
recommending that the City allocate $343,818 for Housing and Neighborhood Development.
Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed to Central City Redevelopment for removal
of slum and blight ($195,000), Fair Housing Activities ($14,000), and Administration &
Planning ($90,000).
Final Step
Prior to Council consideration, these plans are reviewed by the Plan Commission for consistency
with the City’s 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planned activities of the
City.
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In this regard, staff has reviewed all proposed projects and activities and none have been
identified as being contrary to the Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities
of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the 2016 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program, together with a finding that listed projects are not in conflict with the City
of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan.
Proposed 2016 Action Plan Budget
Community Development Block Grant Program
PROJECTS 2016 Estimated
Allocation LMI Benefit
I. Central City Redevelopment $195,000 $0
II. Housing & Neighborhood Development $343,818 $343,818
III. Public Services
A. General Public Services/Consortium $110,000 $110,000
IV. Administration & Planning $90,000 $0
A. Fair Housing Center of Northeast WI $14,000 $0
Subtotal Admin & Planning $104,000 $0
Total $752,818 $453,818