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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 6, 2015
TITLE:
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Provide direction to staff on the following options related to an allocation process for Community
Development Block Grant public service funds for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017:
1. Allocate funds to current Community Development Block Grant programs for a second year;
this option is recommended by staff.
2. Conduct a new application process to be rated, ranked, and recommended for funding to the
City Council by the Community Redevelopment and blousing Commission; this option utilizes
the same process as the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 funding allocation.
3. Conduct a modified process recommended by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The City receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
from The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Improve low to
moderate - income neighborhoods, eliminate blight and create a more stable economic base.
These funds have been used for a diverse range of programs including housing, street
improvements, parks and public facilities improvements, public services, economic development
and code enforcement. The City's estimated CDBG allocation for FY 2016 -17 Is $5,298,515, a
2.5 percent reduction from the current year, A maximum amount of fifteen percent may be used
for public services. This would provide approximately $794.777 for City and nonprofit
administered public service programs. The following options provide methods of allocating the
public service funds for FY 2016 -17.
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CDBG Funding Allocation
Process for FY 2016 -17
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Second year funding amounts will be contingent upon the City's CDBG allocation and the
programs performance, Funding for each program would be reduced or Increased proportionally
based on the actual CDBG allocation from HUD. In addition, any program with unresolved
monitoring findings, minimal participation numbers, or an inability to expend grand funds during
the grand period will not be recommended for funding for a second year. In the event that a
program is not recommended for funding, staff would recommend that those funds be
proportionally redistributed to all other CDBG nonprofit public service programs.
If option 1 is selected, staff will provide an analysis of program performance and recommend
agreements to the City Council In March of 2016.
Option 2: Direct staff to conduct a new application process with the following actions: 1)
release an application to nonprofits with online submission capabilities, 2) review applications for
initial CDBG eligibility, 3) assign the review and rating of applications to the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission (CRHC), and 4) bring the CRHC funding
recommendations before the City Council.
If option 2 is selected, staff will move forward with a new application process with the following
tentative timellne:
Timeframe Action
NOV 2015 - DEC 2015 Application Period 6 -weeks / Online Application
NOV 2015 & DEC 2015 Three Mandatory CDBG Subreci lent Training
DEC 2015 Application deadline and staff review for CDBG eligibility
DEC 2015 - JAN 2016 CRHC Application Review
JAN 2016 Nonprofit presentations before CRHC
FEB 2016 CRHC Funding Recommendations
MAR 2016 Council Approval
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Process for FY 2016 -17
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Option 3: Direct staff to conduct a modified process as established by the City Council. This
may Include providing staff with priority needs, setting funding percentages for specific types of
programs or any additional suggestions.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability).
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is associated with this action.
Community Development Agency
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Exhibit; 1. Current CDBG Programs and Projected FY 2016 -17 Allocation
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EXHIBIT 1
Current CDBG Programs & Projected FY 2016 -17 Allocation
Organization
FY 2015.16
*FY 2016 -17
Program
CDBG Funding
Projected Allocation
KidWorks CDC
Cedar Evergreen Community Center— Universit y Starts Now
$ 56,000
$ 54,600
America On Track
Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners
$ 30,000
$ 29,250
Council On Aging
Medicare Benefits Enrollment Center
$ 35,250
$ 34,369
WISE Place
Steps to Independence
$ 30,000
$ 29,250
Human Options
Community Domestic Violence Services
$ 30,000
$ 29,250
The Cambodian Family
Plan Ahead Youth Program
$ 45,000
$ 43,875
Public Law Center
Healthy & Livable Mobile Homes and Apartments
$ 33,750
$ 32,906
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana
IMPACT Model — Summer Program
$ 50,000
$ 48,750
OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center
After - school Classical Music Program for Santa Ana Youth
$ 30,000
$ 29,250
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TOTAL
$ 340,000
$ 331,500
City of Santa Ana Police Department
Police Athletic & Activity League (SAPAAL )
$ 202,257
$ 197,200
City of Santa Ana Parks Recreation & Community Services Agency
After - School Homework Help and Tutoring Program
$ 195,500
$ 190,613
City of Santa Ana Parks Recreation & Community Services Agency
Senior Health and Nutrition Program
$ 77,398
$ 75,463
* *CITY TOTAL
$ 475,155
$ 463,276
TOTAL
$ 815,155
$ 794,777
*Based on a projected 2.5% CDBG reduction. Actual allocation will vary contingent on final CDBG allocation.
* *Programs in the City Total are only reflective of City programs that received a CDBG allocation in FY 2015 -16.
Project Pride and HEART program were excluded due to only receiving a General Fund allocation.
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