HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove CDBG Resolution for the Metro Agreement with County AgreementCITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 24, 2023
PREPARED BY: Joe Barron, Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst
REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) METRO AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25, 2025-26, AND 2026-27.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant Metro Agreement with the County of Riverside for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Desert has been a recipient of CDBG funds for over 35 years.. The City originally received funding as a Metropolitan City in a joint agreement with the County. Over
the years, the City has alternated between retaining its status under the County program and being a direct U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recipient known as
an Entitlement City. For the last 20 years, Palm Desert has been designated as an Entitlement City.
On June 8, 2023, the City Council took a significant step by endorsing the proposal to participate in the Urban County Program of the County of Riverside, specifically as a Metro City
affiliate. Today, we respectfully request the Council's consideration in adopting the Resolution, which will effectively fulfill the prerequisites set forth by the County. This Resolution,
intended for inclusion in the June 8th meeting, was regrettably delayed due to unforeseen circumstances involving the County's inability to furnish timely documentation and notice preceding
the said meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Although the funding levels that will be awarded by HUD for FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, and FY 2026-27 are unknown at this time, execution of this agreement guarantees that the City will
be entitled to CDBG Program resources allocated by HUD and administered by the County of Riverside. Participation in the Joint Recipient Cooperative Agreement (Metro City) with the
County may result in cost savings related to staff time typically absorbed by the General Fund
ATTACHMENTS:
City Resolution No -_____