HomeMy WebLinkAbout27 CDBG Annual Action PlanSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2021
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Senior Management Analyst
REQUEST: Hold public hearing and request submission of the Fiscal Year 2021-22
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation
By minute motion:
1. Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the Fiscal Year
2021-22 Action Plan, including funding recommendations for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
2. Approve submission of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Background
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which is administered by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD), provides eligible jurisdictions
federal funds to address the needs of low and moderate people, to allow for neighborhood
improvements, and to be available for urgent needs. The City is required to submit an
application (Action Plan) annually to HUD that outlines CDBG funding recommendations
while addressing other federal requirements.
In Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City will receive $418,663 in CDBG funds. The CDBG funding
recommendations can be found as Attachment A. The summary of grant applications, which
includes on overview of applicants and funding rationales, can be found as Attachment B.
Finally, the Action Plan and grant applications can be found at https://arcg.is/1mrnie0.
The City has also undertaken various steps during the development of the Action Plan to
promote public participation, which is consistent with the City’s HUD-approved Citizen
Participation Plan. Those public participation activities include:
• February 25, 2021: The City Council held a public hearing to begin the public
participation process. This process included a 30-day public comment period as well.
Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to fund nonprofit organizations for
public services and public facilities and improvements.
May 13, 2021 - Staff Report
CDBG Program
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• April 14. 2021: The Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to
allow for public comment and discussion of the CDBG funding recommendations. The
Committee unanimously recommended the City Council approve the CDBG funding
recommendations.
• April 14, 2021: City staff opened an additional 30-day public comment period.
• Mav 14. 2021: End of the 30-day public comment period.
Following City Council's consideration and the public comment period, City staff anticipates
submitting the Action Plan to HUD for approval on May 15, 2021.
Fiscal Analvsis
The submission of the Action Plan is required to receive the City's federal formula allocation
of $418,633 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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Attachments
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. Summary of Grant Applications
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Director of Finance
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Assistant City Manager
Additional documents; including Action Plan and grant applications (https://arcp.is/lrnrnie0)
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Public Services (15% Cap)
1 American Red Cross Emergency financial assistance to households affected by fires 10,000$ 10,000$
2 Big Brother Big Sisters of the Desert Mentoring and educational assistance for disadvantaged high school youth 10,000$ 10,000$
3 Coachella Valley Women's Business Center Technical assistance to early-stage entrepreneurs 20,000$ -$
4 DAP Health (formerly Desert AIDS Project)Career development and job placement assistance program 20,000$ -$
5 Desert Ability Center Development of a sled hockey program for people with physical disabilities 15,000$ -$
6 Desert Access & Mobility Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely 10,000$ 10,000$
7 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Federally mandated fair housing services 42,200$ 22,200$
8 Operation Safehouse Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility 10,000$ 10,000$
127,200$ 62,200$
Public Facilities and Improvements (No Cap)
9 City of Palm Desert Palma Village park improvements 24,163$ 24,163$
10 Desert Arc Covered shelter for client programming, emergency drills & real emergencies 60,000$ 60,000$
11 John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Roof replacement and security improvements 109,300$ 109,300$
12 Joslyn Center ADA restroom upgrades 80,000$ 80,000$
273,463$ 273,463$
Program Administration (20% Cap)
13 Grant Administration Overall grant management 63,000$ 63,000$
14 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Federally mandated fair housing services 42,200$ 20,000$
105,200$ 83,000$
505,863$ 418,663$
Attachment A
Fiscal Year 2021-22 CDBG Funding Recommendations
CDBG Allocation: $ 418,663
Activity Description/Location Recommendations Requests
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Attachment B
Summary of Grant Applications
Below you will find a summary of each grant application for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
1. American Red Cross (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funding Recommendation: $10,000
Program Description:
o The agency offers the Home Fire Financial Assistance Program, which
provides households affected by home fires in the Coachella Valley with
lodging, food, clothing, and other essential. Once essential needs are met, the
program provide a caseworker to the families to assist with additional
resources. The agency proposes to assist 16 households.
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funding Recommendation: $10,000
Program Description:
o The agency facilitates one-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth up to 18 years
old. The agency requests funds for specialized guidance and counseling to
develop career paths for at-risk youth in high school. Note that 75% of the youth
served are from single parent households; 77% qualify for free or reduced
lunch programs; and 8% have an incarcerated parent. The agency proposes
to serve up to 45 youth.
3. Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $20,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 0
Program Description:
o The agency counsels entrepreneurs at every stage of business development
and expansion. Its client focus is on women entrepreneurs, but provides
services to everyone. The agency requests funds to reach out to underserved
early-stage entrepreneurs and provide technical assistance and guidance. The
agency proposes to serve 20 clients. The City previously awarded this agency
$30,000 in CDBG funds (CARES Act). The City is currently working with the
agency on expending its existing funds.
4. DAP Health (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $20,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 0
Program Description:
o The agency, formerly Desert AIDS Project, enhances and promotes the health
and well-being of the community by providing primary and preventive
healthcare services, including primary medical care, HIV and Hepatitis
Grant Applications
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specialty care, dentistry, behavioral health and social services. The agency
requests funds for its career development program, which assists clients with
employment opportunities. The agency proposes to serve 100 clients. The City
previously awarded $40,000 in CDBG funds (CARES Act). The City is currently
working with the agency of expending its existing funds.
5. Desert Ability Center (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $15,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 0
Program Description:
o The agency maximizes the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing
them with greater access to resources in the community. The agency requests
funds to purchase equipment and launch a sled hockey clinic initially using
inline skates (in anticipation of the construction of an ice rink in the future). The
agency proposes to serve 24 clients. While a competitive application, the
service may be premature until further development of an ice rink.
6. Desert Access & Mobility (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funding Recommendation: $10,000
Program Description:
o The agency provides transportation services to individuals who are blind,
disabled or cannot drive safety. Clients are assisted from their front doors to
final destinations (e.g., doctors, groceries, employment), and can be picked
up typically within 15 to 20 minutes for return transportation services. Drivers
can assist members with carrying packages or groceries as well. The agency
proposes to serve 75 clients.
7. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (Public Services & Program Administration)
Requested Amount: $42,200
Funding Recommendation: $42,200
Program Description:
o The agency provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County. As a
recipient of CDBG funds, the City is mandated to provide fair housing services.
The agency requests funds for various operational costs and proposes to serve
475 households.
8. Operation Safehouse (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funding Recommendation: $10,000
Program Description:
o The agency serves runaway youth, homeless and at-risk youth in the
Coachella Valley. The agency requests funds for staffing to continue the
operation of the Harrison House (transitional living home), which supports
homeless young adults ages 18 to 22 who seek becoming independent and
self-sufficient. The agency proposes to serve 20 youth.
Grant Applications
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9. City of Palm Desert (Public Facilities and Improvements)
Requested Amount: $24,163
Funding Recommendation: $24,163
Project Description:
o The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north),
Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and Portola Avenue (east).
The City requests funds to construct improvements at Palma Village Park. City
staff is conducting community outreach to identify the types of improvements
desired by the residents as well.
10. Desert Arc (Public Facilities and Improvements)
Requested Amount: $ 60,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 60,000
Project Description:
o The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for people
with disabilities. The agency requests funds to construct a covered sheltered
that provides for client programming, emergency drills and real emergencies.
11. John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation (Public Facilities and Improvements)
Requested Amount: $109,300
Funding Recommendation: $109,300
Project Description:
o The agency provides programs related to literacy, teen mentorship, home
visitation, and a full-service pediatric center. The agency requests funds
($72,900) to replace its facility’s deteriorating roof. The agency also requests
funds ($36,400) to implement security improvements identified by the Palm
Desert Police Department through its Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design (CPTED) Program.
12. The Joslyn Center (Public Facilities and Improvements)
Requested Amount: $ 80,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 80,000
Project Description:
o The agency provides numerous services for seniors, including social and
health/wellness programs. The agency requests funds to begin constructing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in its restroom facilities.
13. City of Palm Desert (Administration)
Requested Amount: $63,000
Funding Recommendation: $63,000
Project Description:
o The City can allocate up to 20% of new funds for administrative costs to
manage the CDBG Program. The total amount of recommended administrative
funds is approximately 76% of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 CDBG allocation.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 20 21-22 ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the City of Palm Desert to
receive public comments pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as
amended and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program regarding the proposed
Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Action Plan.
The City will hold a virtual public hearing on May 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., or thereabouts to receive
public comments regarding the CDBG Program and related items stipulated therein. Anyone
interested in providing public comments to include within the proposed FY 2021-22 Action Plan is
encouraged to attend the virtual meeting or contact City staff.
The City will accept public comments from April 14, 2021, through May 14, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. Those
interested in obtaining providing public comments may submit written comments by emailing
cgerry@cityofpalmdesert.org, or mailing 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, 92260 (attention:
Chris Gerry). In addition, the City Council will consider public comments relative to the FY 2021-22
Action Plan, including funding recommendations, at this public hearing as well. The virtual public
hearing will be conducted in accordance with the City’s emergency protocols for social distancing,
and may be viewed on the City’s website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org/our-city/mayor -and-city-
council-/city-council-meeting-information-center.
The FY 2021-22 Action Plan is available for review by requesting an electronic and/or hardcopy of
the document by contacting City Hall at (760) 776-6335 or cgerry@cityofpalmdesert.org.
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Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk
City of Palm Desert
April 12, 2021