HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-29 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG FUNDING (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
NEW BUSINESS Raquel Garcia
DATE: May 29, 1990
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant Funding
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
BACKGROUND
The City's allocation for Community Development Block Grant funds is $413,211
for fiscal year '90-91. The City only recently learned of the exact amount, so
consequently this is not included in the budget which has been presented to
Council. To further complicate the situation, we had been told by the L. A.
County Community Development Commission (CDC) that they would continue to fund
the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and the Canyon Country Chamber of
Commerce Handyworker Program out of funds over and above our $413,211. We were.
informed within the last few days that we would be required to fund these
programs out of our allocation of $413,211.
This presents a dilemma for the City. On one hand, we want to continue the
funding of these two programs which we understand have been quality programs,
but we also want an opportunity to review them and prioritize them with the
other Community Development Block Grant eligible programs. To approve the
funding of the full amount of these programs, which amounts to $178,706, would
considerably decrease the City Council options with regard to the full Community
Development Block Grant. As you know, staff has been working on a community
revitalization program in East Newhall, which would utilize Community
Development Block Grant monies. A complete work program is expected to be
completed within the next month or so. Components of the work plan being
considered include a housing rehabilitation plan, action with regard to the day
laborers, acquiring input from the East Newhall community, and various code
enforcement and clean-up strategies.
RECOMMENDATION
In order to continue the funding of the programs at the same level, but keep the
City Council's options' open until further information is obtained, it is
recommended that the Council direct the staff to inform the Community
Development Commission to approve the funding of three months' allocation for
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Services Center and the Chamber of Commerce
Handyworker Program and direct staff to return to Council to allow for
deliberation on the prioritization of the balance of Community Development Block
Grant funds.
APPROVED;
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