DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John M. Dugan
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Reprogramming of CDBG Funds and Establishing a Revolving Fund for the Land Bank Program
SUMMARY:
This item presents to the Quality of Life Committee a recommendation to reprogram Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for housing and community development related activities and to establish a revolving fund with Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) revenues to support redevelopment efforts in NSP Targeted Areas.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Community Development Block Grant
The City of San Antonio receives an annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant funds awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are designed to meet the needs of persons who are low and moderate income and to preserve and redevelop low-income communities.
On May 29, 2014, City Council adopted the FY 2015 Action Plan and Budget which allocated CDBG funds for the following activities:
Funding Category
Description
Budget
Debt Service
Required annual Section 108 loan repayment
$ 4,764,493
Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategic catalytic improvements, fa?ade improvements, code enforcement, Spruce Up and Alamo Brush Up Programs
$3,174,886
Public Infrastructure
Improvements to street and sidewalks, community parks, and establishing railroad quiet zones.
$1,280,000
Housing
Improvements for low income residents requiring residential minor repairs including major systems, code violations, and accessibility improvements. Program expenses related to the delivery of Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Spruce Up Program, and Minor Repair activities.
$590,000
Public Services
Parks and Recreation initiatives for residents in low income communities, including access to summer outdoor pools, community center extended hours, and a summer youth program
$474,...
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