7b - First Amendment to the 2023 CDBG Annual Action PlanFirst Amendment to the 2023 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
City Council
November 21, 2023
CITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
Policy Question for City Council
Should City Council approve the First Amendment to the 2023 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan?
CDBG Overview
• Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) providing
annual grants to jurisdictions to provide:
• Decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic
opportunities primarily for low- and moderate -income persons
• CDBG has three National Objectives. All projects must meet one of the objectives:
1. Benefit to low- and moderate -income persons
*Currently, all projects fall under 1
2. Elimination of slums and blight
3. Urgent need
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)
• Plan to assess affordable housing, community development needs, and market
conditions to facilitate place -based funding of local projects
• 2020-2024 Con Plan Goals:
1. Expand Economic Opportunities
2. Preserve Affordable Housing
3. Prevent and Address Homelessness
4. Establish and Maintain Suitable Living Environments
• Con Plans are implemented by Annual Action Plans
What is the Annual Action Plan?
• Required by HUD for any jurisdiction receiving CDBG funds
• Summary of planned actions and activities demonstrating how federal funds will
support the community in achieving goals and outcomes set in the Con Plan
• 2023 is the fourth year of the City's adopted 2020-2024 Con Plan
• A technical document produced in HUD's database and management system
Caps on Public Services and Administration
Proportion of CDBG Annual Allocation,
by Category
Planning/Administration
Public Services
Community Economic
Revitalization Funding
(CERF)
Amendment:
• Multi -Service Center Villa Capri:
• Add $71,727 for a total of $400,000
• Habitat for Humanity Minor Home Repair Program:
• Name Habitat as the subrecipient, funding stays at $100,000
• Habitat for Humanity Housing Repair Program
• Add the program for $150,000. Reallocates funds from prior year City -run
housing repair program allocations.
Timeline
• October 16, 2023: Public Hearing by the Human Services Commission
• November 21, 2023: Public Hearing and Council consideration
• Following approval by Council: Submit to HUD
Questions
City Council
November 21, 2023
Staff Contact:
Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager
Kim Bachrach, Human Services Coordinator
CITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity