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Approval and Adoption of the 2013/2014-2017/2018 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan, including an updated Citizen Participation Plan, and the FY 2013/2014 Annual Action Plan for the City of Gainesville (B)
The purpose of this item is to approve and adopt the City’s 2013/2014 - 2017/2018 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan, including an updated Citizen Participation Plan, and the 2013/2014 Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan outlines the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program goals and objectives over a five year time period. The Annual Action Plan identifies specific projects to accomplish the goals and objectives stated in the Consolidated Plan.
Explanation
This item supports City Commission Strategic Goal Numbers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 for Public Safety, Economic Development and Redevelopment, Human Capital, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Neighborhoods.
Each year the City of Gainesville receives CDBG and HOME funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are used for projects in a variety of areas including housing, social services, economic development, parks, transportation and other public infrastructure. In order to qualify for CDBG and HOME Program entitlement funding from HUD, the City is required to adopt a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD approval and to annually submit an Action Plan outlining the uses of funds for that year. Preparation and adoption of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan is a prerequisite for receiving funds through the CDBG and HOME Programs.
The Consolidated Plan contains an assessment of the housing and community development needs of the City of Gainesville, including a strategic plan for addressing the identified needs. The strategic plan portion of the document identifies potential funding sources, establishes general priorities for funding, and addresses other actions which the City of Gainesville will u...
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