AGENDA DATE: 7/15/2020
TITLE:
Virginia Community Development Block Grant
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing for proposed submission of applications for CDBG Grants Funding
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Filardo, Pethia
PRESENTER (S): Stacy Pethia
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a Federally funded grant program administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Since 1982, the DHCD has provided funding to eligible units of local government (in non-entitlement communities only) for projects that address critical community needs, including housing, infrastructure, and economic development. The CDBG application process requires two local public hearings be conducted. At the first public hearing with the Board on May 20, 2020, information was provided on eligible activities that may be funded by the CDBG program, the amount of funding estimated to be available, past activities undertaken with CDBG funds, and the process for applying for funding. No public comments were received during this hearing. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide information on the proposed project applications and to accept public comment on these applications.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Following the first CDBG public hearing held on May 20th, staff solicited proposals for potential CDBG projects in Albemarle County. Proposals were accepted for CDBG Planning Grants, Competitive Grants, or Urgent Need Open Submission Grants utilizing state CARES Act CDBG funding. The application form noted that priority will be given to projects or programs addressing a COVID-19 related community need. Proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2020 via an onlin...
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