DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Bridgett White, Interim Director
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
FY 2017 Action Plan and Budget
SUMMARY:
An ordinance adopting the FY 2017 Action Plan and Budget for the four federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program; authorizing a staff complement of 45 positions; and authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2013 - FY 2015 Annual Action Plans and Budgets to allow for city-wide application of the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Homebuyer Incentive Programs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of San Antonio is commencing the development of the FY 2017 Action Plan and Budget, which is the second year plan under the FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. The City anticipates receiving approximately $23M in federal entitlements awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. These funds are designed to meet the needs of persons who are of low and moderate income and for preserving and developing low-income communities.
Consolidated Plan
The City of San Antonio receives four (4) federal entitlement grants awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These four grants include CDBG, HOME, HESG and HOPWA. Under the FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, the City anticipates $89.9 million in federal resources to be available through the four formula grants.
In order to determine the most pressing needs and develop effective, place-based market-driven st...
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