HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 CDBG Program 1988-89 CITY OF- DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
City Council Meeting Date: March 1, 1988 .
SUBJECT: 1988-89 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: None
RECOMMENDATION: irect Staff to apply for CDBG funding:
1) For Public Improvement Project, Arroyo Vista
Soundwall proposal ($31,500 P lus $63,000 advance).
2) For Housing Projects, Housing Rehabilitation
proposal (approximately $9,800).
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: See following description.
DESCRIPTION:
Since 1982, the City of Dublin has been participating in the ongoing
Alameda County/Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
For the 1988-89 program year, the preliminary estimate of CDBG project funds
for Dublin is approximately $35,000 for projects and approximately $6,300 for
general administration, for a total of approximately $41,300. This reflects
close to a 30% reduction in federal funding of the CDBG program from last year
to this year. Final figures from the Federal Government are expected later
this year, so project budgets need to be flexible to allow higher or lower
final allocations.
Per the Urban County policies, a minimum of 28% ($9,800) of project
funds must be used for housing projects, leaving a maximum of 72% ($25,200)
for public improvement projects. As the City has done in the past, the City
may apply the general administration funds ($6,300) to a specific project.
The City may also apply for an advance from future CDBG program funds with the
stipulation that the City will return the advanced funds to the Urban County
if sufficient CDBG funds are not received.
Staff recommends that the City Council apply for funding of the Arroyo
Vista Soundwall proposal, with $25,200 in project funds plus $6,300 in general
administration funds and a $63,000 advance from anticipated 1990-91 and
1991-92 CDBG funds, for a total of approximately $94,500.
That would leave a balance of approximately $9,800 from the 1988-89 CDBG
program for housing projects. With such a relatively small amount available,
Staff recommends that the City Council apply for funding of the Housing
Rehabilitation proposal, with approximately $9,800 project funds. If
approved, the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Staff will
continue to emphasize and promote exterior painting.
ITEM NO. 5.. 1 COPIES TO: Planning Department