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CityCouncil | 2020-01-07 | 5 | Development Needs Statement and Priority Needs and Objectives for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual and Five-Year Plans. The Housing Authority Management Analyst gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated all Boards and Commissions are doing well addressing issues; inquired whether CDBG priority needs and objectives can include metrics; stated it is difficult to know what progress looks like without measurements; outlined priority needs topics. The Housing Authority Management Analyst responded the current goal is to identify priority needs, announce funding availability and accept applications which satisfy the needs; stated the applications then allow for goals to be set. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the The Housing Authority Management Analyst provided an example of services; stated when the notice of funding is announced, non-profit organizations have four weeks to apply for CDBG funds. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the groups serve vulnerable populations. The Housing Authority Management Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated applicants will be asked to identify their potential targeted number of people to be served. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested an example be provided for housing. The Housing Authority Management Analyst stated two different funds are used for CDBG affordable housing; Home Funds are typically used for development or new construction; the last two projects received about $200,000 of Home Funds per year to fund one to two units; stated in larger developments, the funds are used to fill a gap; CDBG funds are not allowed to be used for development, but can be used for preparing reports or for preparing land for future development. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the City has any discretion to designate that funding can only be applied to certain areas. The Housing Authority Management Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) explicitly states no more than 15% of entitlement may be allocated to public services; other areas may be prioritized. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for items addressing families in crisis; stated Economic Development and public facilities are valuable, but the City must conduct a triage in allocating the limited funding. Outlined the SSHRB process and recommendations: Johanna Paillet-Growl, SSHRB. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 January 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-01-07.pdf |