HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VIIIPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AUGUST 1, 2017
ITEM VIII: REVIEW 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2017 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 2017 Annual Action Plan are 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 2017 Program Year begins May 1, 2017 and will end April 30,
2018. The 2017 allocation is $761,417 (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 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
homebuyer assistance, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of rental properties. Housing rehab
projects are included in the 70% of CDBG funds for LMI persons. Staff is recommending that the
City allocate $330,500 for the Housing Improvement Program and $50,000 for Neighborhood
Initiatives.
Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed to Central City Redevelopment for
removal of slum and blight ($128,917), Fair Housing Activities ($15,000), and Administration &
Planning ($127,000).
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Final Step
Prior to Council consideration, the Action Plan is reviewed by the Plan Commission for
consistency with the City’s 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planned
activities of the City.
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 2017 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.
2017 CDBG Entitlement Grant
Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives 380,500
Housing Improvement Program 330,500
Neighborhood Initiatives 50,000
Central City 128,917
Public Service 110,000
Administration 142,000
Fair Housing 15,000
Admin 72,000
Community Planning 55,000
TOTAL 761,417