HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG FY 20-21 Amnd 1 and FY 19-20 Amnd 3STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2020
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Submission of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Action Plan Amendment No. 1 and
FY 2019-20 Action Plan Amendment No. 3 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 (FY)
2020-21 Action Plan Amendment No. 1 and FY 2019-20 Action Plan
Amendment No. 3; and
2. Approve submission of the FY 2020-21 Action Plan Amendment No. 1 and
FY 2019-20 Action Plan Amendment No. 3 to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Backaround
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides eligible jurisdictions federal
funds annually to address the needs of low and moderate people, allow for neighborhood housing
improvements and respond to urgent needs.
The funding amounts are usually predictable and the federal regulations rarely change. However,
under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act), entitlement
jurisdictions received special allocations of CDBG-CV funds. The purpose of CDBG-CV funds are
to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
For program flexibility, the CARES Act also includes statutory waivers such as:
• Removing the public services cap for funding nonprofit organizations, which was
previously limited to 15% of an entitlement jurisdiction's CDBG funds;
• Reducing the public comment period from 30 days down to five days;
• Expediting HUD's review process to ensure activities are implemented immediately; and
• Allowing statutory waivers for unexpended CDBG and CDBG-CV funds in Fiscal Year (FY)
2019-20 and CDBG funds in FY 2020-21.
The City Council previously allocated a total of $851,067 in CDBG and CDBG-CV1 funds for
various activities, including funding nonprofit agencies, emergency rental assistance, capital
projects and program administration. Those activities are currently underway.
November 19, 2020 - Staff Report
HUD Activities
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The City recently and unexpectedly received an additional CARES Act allocation of $610,230 in
CDBG-CV3 funds. This is HUD's final CARES Act allocation of funds to entitlement jurisdictions.
There also remains $85,043 in unprogrammed CDBG funds following the closeout of Fiscal Year
2019-20. Therefore, the City currently has available to program a total of $695,273 in CDBG and
CDBG-CV3 funds.
With guidance from the Outside Agency Funding Committee, City staff recommends allocating
these funds toward existing CDBG and CBDG-CV activities recently approved by the City Council.
Complementing the existing activities aligns with the City Council's previous direction and ensures
the most expeditious way to address community needs. The funding recommendations increase
the approved funding categories below. The funding recommendations by activity can be found
as Attachment A.
Funding Categories
Nonprofit Agency Activities
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Palma Village Neighborhood Projects
Program Administration (20%)
Approved Recommended
$351,067
$513,850
$250,000
$500,000
$120,000
$282,490
$130,000
$250,000
The City is required to submit to HUD an application every year (Action Plan) that includes funding
recommendations and meets other federal requirements. If making certain program or budget
modifications, HUD requires entitlement jurisdictions to submit such revisions in the form of an
Action Plan Amendment. The FY 2020-21 Action Plan Amendment No. 1 and FY 2019-20 Action
Plan Amendment No. 3 can be found as Attachment B and C, respectively.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
I LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Robert W. Hargreaves Randy Bynder
City Attorney Interim City Manager Janet Moore
Director of Finance
Interim City Manager Randy Bynder: Randy $ynd24-
Attachments
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. FY 2020-21 Action Plan Amendment No. 1
C. FY 2019-20 Action Plan Amendment No. 3
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER I
N/A
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
Attachment A
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG/CV) Program
Funding Recommendations: $ 695,273
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1 The Joslyn Center
Sustain operations forthe Joslyn Wellness Center
$
100.000
$ 00,000
$ 20,000
$
100,000
2 Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Sustain operations to assist businesses impacted by the coronavirus
$
80.000
$ 50,000
$ 30,000
$
80,000
3 Desert Am
Implement activities related to a multi -phased re -opening plan
$
77,750
$ 50,000
$ 17.750
$
77,750
4 St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Equipment and supplies to serve food insecure households
$
46,000
$ 31,000
$ 15,000
$
46,000
5 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
Federally mandated fair housing services
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40,100
$ 40,100
$ -
$
40,100
6 Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Equipment, supplies and food to serve homeless individuals
$
42,750
$ 25,000
$ 15,000
$
40,000
7 Desert AIDS Project
Supplies and equipment for comprehensive communitywide response
$
50,000
$ 25,000
$ 15,000
$
40,000
8 Martha's Village & Kitchen
Provide operational costs for at 5-bed expansion for homeless individuals
$
80.000
$ 25,000
$ 15.000
$
40,000
9 Coachella Valley Women's Business Center
Expand staffing levels to assist businesses impacted by the coronavims
$
30.000
$ -
$ 30.000
$
30,000
10 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
Facilitate onevnane mentoring for at -risk youth
$
20,000
$ 14,967
$ 5.033
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20,000
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Provide workforce development assistance for recently unemployed residents
$
45,000
$ -
$ -
$
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112 (Academic Solutions USA
Screen residents for the perceptual processing disorder known as Iden Syndrome
$
74,700
$ -
$ -
$
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$
686,300
$ 351,067
$ 162,783
$
513,850
1 Public Services- Emergency Rental Assistance (No Cap)
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(Provide emergency rental assistance to low and moderate -income households
$
500.000
$ 250,000
$ 250.000
$
500.000
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$ 250,000
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Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements
$
140,000
$ 60.000
$ 80,000
$
140,000
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(Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements
$
142,490
$ 60,000
$ 82,490
$
142,490
$
282,490
$ 120,000
$ 162,490
$
282,490
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$ 130,000
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$ 120,000
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$
250.000
$ 130.000
$ 120.000
$
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Council Approved Recommendations: $851,067 in total CDBG & CDBG-CV1 funds
$409,923 in CDBG funds (FY 2020-21)
$241,144 In CDBG-CV funds (FY 2020-21)
$200,000 in CDBG funds (FY2019-20)
Additional Funding Recommendations: $695,273 In total unprogrammed CDBG & CDBG-CV3 funds
$610.230 in CDBG-CV3 funds (FY 2020-21)
$85,043 in unprogrammed CDBG funds (FY 2018-19 & FY 2019-20)
City of Palm Desert
Community Development Block Grant Program
Program Year 2020 Action Plan Amendment No. 1
Introduction
This Action Plan Amendment increases funding for two existing activities by reprogramming
CDBG funds from Program Year (PY) 2020 and unprogrammed funds from PY 2018. The
two activities include:
Activity Approved Proposed
La Palma Neighborhood Park Improvements $60,000 $140,000
La Palma Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements $60,000 $142,490
The CDBG Activity and Budget Summary for Program Year 2020 (Attachment A) clarifies
the activities by the following funding sources:
Funding Source Amount
CDBG (PY 2020) $409,923
CDBG (PY 2018 Unprogrammed) $ 77,884
Detailed activity descriptions can be found as Attachment B.
2. Citizen Participation Plan and Public Comments
The City held a public comment period from November 13, 2020, to December 14, 2020.
On November 19, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept additional public
comment and subsequently consider the PY 2020 Action Plan Amendment No. 1. The
meeting minutes can be found under Attachment D.
3. Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
City of Palm Desert
Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92206
(760) 776-6335
caerrv0Citv0fpalmdesert. orq
4. Attachments
A. Activity and Budget Summary
B. Activity Descriptions
C. Proof of Publication
D. Agendas / Meeting Minutes / Public Comments
Attachment A
Activity and Budget Summary
Attachment A
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Activity Descriptions
Attachment B
Activity Descriptions
1. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
Reauested Amount:
$40,100
Fundina ADDroved:
$40,100
New Fundina Recommendation:
$40,100
Proaram Description:
The agency provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County. As a recipient of
CDBG funds, the City is required to provide fair housing services. The agency submitted its
application prior to coronavirus. The agency has experienced an increase in requests because
of the coronavirus as well. The agency proposes to serve 475 households. The agency
requests funds for various operational costs.
2. Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proaram Description:
$83,417
$28,023
$83,417 ($55,394 increase)
The City subcontracts with a nonprofit organization to provide an Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (Program) to qualified households living in market -rate rental properties
located in Palm Desert. The Program serves as a homelessness prevention safety net for
residents and an economic recovery tool for rental properties. The funding will serve 130
households with rental assistance.
3. Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Funding Recommendation:
Proiect Descriotion:
$140,000
$ 60,000
$140,000 ($80,000 increase)
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 anticipates conducting a
neighborhood meeting to identify the types of improvements desired by the residents as well.
4. Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Fundina Recommendation
Proiect Descriotion:
$142,490
$ 60,000
$142,490 ($82,490 increase)
Activity Descriptions
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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 in areas missing sidewalks within the neighborhood. Neighborhood
sidewalk connectivity complements the project located off San Pablo Avenue as well.
5. Program Administration
Reauested Amount:
$81,800
Fundina Aooroved:
$81,800
New Fundina Recommendation:
$81,800
Proiect Descriotion:
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 20% of
CDBG funds from Program Year 2020.
Attachment C
Proof of Publication
Attachment D
Agendas / Meeting Minutes / Public Comments
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City of Palm Desert
Community Development Block Grant Program
Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment No. 3
Introduction
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act), the City of
Palm Desert (City) has received special allocations of CDBG-CV funds and taken
advantage of statutory waivers for program flexibility. The purpose of CDBG-CV funds are
to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
This Action Plan Amendment programs $610,230 in CDBG-CV3 funds and reprograms
$7,158 in unprogrammed CDBG funds from Program Year (PY) 2019-20. With the
exception of funding one additional nonprofit agency, the Coachella Valley Women's
Business Center, all other activities funded were previously approved by the City and the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The CDBG Activity and Budget Summary for PY 2019 (Attachment A) clarifies the activities
by the following funding sources:
Fundina Source Amount
CDBG-CV3 $610,230
CD BG-CV1 $241,144
CDBG (PY 2019 Reprogrammed) $200,000
CDBG (PY 2019 Unprogrammed) $ 7,158
Detailed activity descriptions can be found as Attachment B.
Citizen Participation Plan and Public Comments
The City held a public comment period from November 13 — 20, 2020. On November 19,
2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept additional public comment and
subsequently consider the PY 2019 Action Plan Amendment No. 3. The meeting minutes
can be found under Attachment D.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
City of Palm Desert
Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92206
(760) 776-6335
caerry)..citvofoalmdesert.ora
Attachments
A. Activity and Budget Summary
B. Activity Descriptions
C. Proof of Publication
D. Agendas / Meeting Minutes / Public Comments
Attachment A
Activity and Budget Summary
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Activity & Budget Summary
Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment No. 3
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Activity Descriptions
1. The Joslyn Center
Reauested Amount:
Fundino Approved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proiect Description:
Attachment B
Activity Descriptions
$100,000
$ 80,000
$100,000 ($20,000 increase)
The agency provides numerous services for seniors, including social and health/wellness
programs. Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction
due to cancelled fundraisers, losses in class and activity fees, declining renewal and new
memberships, and other reasons. The agency continues to facilitate essential services such
as home delivered meals, food pantry activities and counseling services. The agency requests
funds to sustain the Joslyn Wellness Center, which provides counseling and other wellness -
related activities for seniors. The agency proposes to serve 250 residents (200 Palm Desert
residents). The agency requests funds mostly to sustain staffing and other activity costs.
2. Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Reauested Amount: $80,000
Fundina Approved: $50,000
New Funding Recommendation: $80,000 ($30,000 increase)
Proaram Description:
The agency promotes a diversified, year-round economy in the Coachella Valley by facilitating
programs that stimulate job creation in key industries through business attraction, retention
and expansion. Because of the coronavirus, the agency is projecting a loss of $200,000 in
grants, corporate sponsorships and event revenue. Also, the agency projects the Coachella
Valley will see unemployment rates in excess of 30% within the next 12 months and the
closure of hundreds of small businesses. Thousands of small businesses will need urgent
assistance with accessing small.business loans, grants, and CARES act funding. The agency
requests funds to provide an economic development response to the coronavirus by
supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Palm Desert. The agency proposes to
serve 900 businesses (400 Palm Desert businesses). The agency requests funds to sustain
staffing costs.
3. Desert Arc
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proiect Descriotion:
$77,750
$60,000
$77,750 ($17,750 increase)
Grant Applications
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The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for people with disabilities.
Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction due to
cancelled fundraisers, reduced revenue -generating programs and other reasons. The agency
is developing a re -opening plan that includes a phased approach to get clients back onsite.
Implementing the plan is costly, and includes conducting staff training, purchasing personal
protective equipment, and other costs. The agency proposes to assist 481 residents (89 Palm
Desert residents). The agency requests funds to sustain staffing levels and implement
activities relating to the re -opening plan.
4. St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Reauested Amount: $46,000
Fundina ADDroved: $31,000
New Fundina Recommendation: $46,000 ($15,000 increase)
Program Descriotion:
The agency's Neighbors-4-Neighbors Program provides assistance in the form of food,
clothing and shelter to low and moderate -income households throughout the Coachella
Valley. The agency previously used to serve 350 to 400 households with food weekly. Since
the beginning of the quarantine, the agency is now serving 800 to 950 households weekly.
Because of social distancing, the agency is distributing food in its parking lot. The agency has
incurred additional costs for shade tents, cones, caution tape, directional cones, protective
equipment and other activities. The agency has overspent $11,000 on these costs and
anticipate an additional expenditure of $8,000 to $10,000 in the coming months. Furthermore,
a walk-in cooling unit would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations. The
agency proposed to serve 6,300 households (2,520 Palm Desert households). The agency is
requesting funds for equipment and supply costs, including the purchase of a walk-in cooling
unit for perishable food.
5. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Reauested Amount:
Fundina Aooroved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proaram Description:
$42,750
$25,000
$40,000 ($15,000 increase)
Grant Applications
Page 3 of 6
The agency, which serves over 2,000 homeless households annually, has an Emergency
Services Program that provides basic needs to households needing food, shelter, clothing,
and case management. Due to food running low and being purchased at a higher cost, the
agency has expended twice as much on food relative to last year. The agency has also
incurred costs for protective equipment, additional staffing hours and other costs. The agency
proposes to serve 6,060 residents (156 Palm Desert residents). The agency requests funds
for equipment, supplies and food purchases.
6. Desert AIDS Project
Reauested Amount: $50,000
Funding ADDroved: $25,000
New Fundina Recommendation: $40,000 ($15,000 increase)
Proaram Description:
The agency's has taken a proactive approach to addressing the coronavirus beginning days
prior to Governor Newsome's executive order to shelter -in -place. As an agency with
experience in infectious diseases, it has revised its business operations to provide
coronavirus-related activities. For example, the agency is providing coronavirus testing,
antibody testing, referral to care and treatment through its triage center; assisting patience's
quarantined at home; and other services. Because of the coronavirus and changing its
business operations (currently not receiving many fees for services), the agency anticipates
a $2.5 million budget shortfall through the end of fiscal year in June. The agency proposes to
assist 7,487 residents (185 Palm Desert residents). The agency requests funds for supplies
and protective equipment.
7. Martha's Village & Kitchen
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proiect Description:
$80,000
$25,000
$40,000 ($15,000 increase)
The agency provides services to homeless people, including emergency housing and
supportive services. Its facility serves over 6,200 homeless people annually. The agency has
experienced a 400% increase in demand for housing and supportive services since the
Grant Applications
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beginning of the coronavirus. Consequently, the agency has incurred increased costs for
sanitation staff, cleaning equipment, and cleaning supplies and numerous activities. The
agency is also expanding its facility by 15 beds to help meet the increase in demand. Its facility
is a designated coronavirus testing center as well. The agency proposes to serve 30 residents
(all Palm Desert residents). The agency request funds to expand its facility by 15 beds for
homeless people.
8. Coachella Valley Women's Business Center
Reauested Amount:
Fundino ADoroved:
New Funding Recommendation:
Proaram Description:
$30,000
$ 0
$30,000 ($30,000 increase)
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
has been able to sustain operations during the coronavirus, but would like to expand its
staffing to assist more businesses. The agency requests funds to provide an economic
development response to the coronavirus by supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
in Palm Desert. The agency proposes to serve 25 businesses (all Palm Desert businesses).
The request is for new staffing costs.
9. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADDroved:
New Fundina Recommendation
Proaram Description:
$20,000
$14,967
$20,000 ($5,033 increase)
The agency facilitates one-on-one mentoring for at -risk youth ages 6 to 18 years old. The
agency is serving youth of families most impacted the most by the coronavirus. The agency
propose to continue to serve 172 youth in the Coachella Valley. The agency has faced a
substantial reduction in its projected revenue this fiscal year due to the cancellation of three
major fundraising events. The agency proposes to serve 172 households (98 Palm Desert
households). The agency requests funds to sustain staffing.
Grant Applications
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10. Desert's Best Friend's Closest
Reauested Amount: $45,000
Fundina ADoroved: $ 0
New Fundina Recommendation: $ 0
Proaram Descriotion:
The agency provides workforce development assistance through providing interview apparel,
access to job developers for placement assistance, and other activities. The agency has faced
a substantial reduction in its projected revenue due to losses from its boutique, fees for
services, and cancelled fundraising events. The agency proposes to assist 250 residents (25
Palm Desert residents). The agency requests funds for staffing costs, rental space and other
activity costs.
11. Academic Solutions
Reauested Amount: $74,700
Fundina ADoroved: $ 0
New Fundina Recommendation: $ 0
Proaram Descriotion:
The agency proposes to screen as many residents as possible for the perceptual processing
disorder known as Irlen Syndrome. The agency proposes to serve 825 people (all Palm Desert
residents). The agency requests funds for staffing costs, travel, supplies and other activity
costs.
12. Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Reauested Amount:
Fundina ADoroved:
New Fundina Recommendation:
Proaram Descriotion:
$416,582
$221,997
$416,582 ($194,585 increase)
The City subcontracts with a nonprofit organization to provide an Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (Program) to qualified households living in market -rate rental properties
located in Palm Desert. The Program serves as a homelessness prevention safety net for
residents and an economic recovery tool for rental properties. The funding will serve 130
households with rental assistance.
Grant Applications
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13. Program Administration
Reauested Amount: $168,200
Fundina ADaroved: $ 48,200
New Fundina Recommendation: $168,200 ($120,000 increase)
Proiect Descriotion:
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 20% of the
CDBG-CV1 ($48,200) and CDBG-CV3 ($120,000) funds.
Attachment C
Proof of Publication
Attachment D
Agendas / Meeting Minutes / Public Comments
CITY OF PALM DESERT 0
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING AND
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR
PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2019 ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3
AND PY 2020 ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a virtual public hearing will be held by the City of Palm Desert on
November 19. 2020, at 4:00 o.m., or thereabouts 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 Program Year (PY) 2019
Action Plan Amendment No. 3 and PY 2020 Action Plan Amendment No. 1. The CDBG
Program provides eligible jurisdictions federal funds annually to address the needs of low and
moderate people, allow for neighborhood housing improvements, and respond to urgent needs.
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities Act (CARES Act), the City will
receive will receive a special allocation of CDBG-CV3 funds and statutory waivers for program
flexibility. The purpose of CDBG-CV3 funds are to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
coronavirus. The CDBG ($85,043) and CDBG-CV3 ($610,230) funds recommended to program
in these amendments total $695,273.
For PY 2019 Action Plan Amendment No. 3, the City will accept public comments from
November 13, 2020, through November 20, 2020. For PY 2020 Action Plan Amendment No. 1,
the City will accept public comments from November 13, 2020, through December 14, 2020.
If interested in receiving electronic and/or hardcopies of the amendments, and/or providing
public comments, please contact, Management Analyst, Chris Gerry by calling (760) 776-6335
or emailing coerrva-citvofoalmdesert.ora. Written comments are also acceptable at 73510 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, 92260 (attention: CDBG).
The City Council will consider public comments at the virtual public hearing to incorporate into
the final documents. 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. citvofDalmdesert. oro/our-citv/mavor-and-citv-council-/citv-counci I -meeting -information-
center.
PUBLICATION DATE: Friday, November 13, 2020