DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John M. Dugan
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
A Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance substantially amending the FY 2016 Annual Action Plan and Budget by authorizing the reprogramming of FY 2004-2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $3,541,831.12 to nine infrastructure projects, one community facility project, and comprehensive planning; and authorizing the reprogramming of $993,500 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from two cancelled projects to one Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Single-Family New Construction project and two Rental Housing Development Gap Financing projects.
SUMMARY:
Public Hearing and Consideration of a recommendation authorizing the reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant funding and Home Investment Partnerships Program funding for certain housing and community development related activities.
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 of low and moderate income and to preserve and redevelop low-income communities.
On August 6, 2015, City Council adopted the FY 2016 Action Plan and Budget which allocated CDBG funds for the following activities:
Funding Category
CDBG Activity Description
Budget
Debt Service
Required annual Section 108 loan repayment
$4,778,301
Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategic catalytic improvements, fa?ade improvements, code enforcement, EastPoint, and brownfield remediation
$3,457,578
Special Needs Population
Parks and Recreation community center extended hours and a summer youth program
$272,422
Affordable Housing
Fair housing, improvements for low income r...
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