AGENDA DATE: 6/2/2021
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Virginia Community Development Block Grant
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing on the availability of CDBG-CV funding and to receive input on COVID-19-related community development and housing needs.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Baumgartner, Savides, Pethia
PRESENTER (S): Stacy Pethia
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Community Development Block Grant (VCDBG) 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 (non-entitlement communities only) for projects that address critical community needs, including housing, infrastructure, and economic development. Albemarle County has received numerous grants in previous years to support housing and community improvement initiatives. The VCDBG application process requires two local public hearings be conducted. The purpose of the first public hearing is to provide information on eligible activities that may be funded by CDBG, the amount of funding estimated to be available, and past activities undertaken with CDBG funds, and to receive public comment on this information and potential community development and housing needs. The follow-up public hearing is held in order to consider proposed project applications and must take place prior to the DHCD application due date. Applications must be submitted by the County to the DHCD; however, the proposed activities may be undertaken by partner agencies.
Over the years, Albemarle County has been successful in receiving a number of CDBG grant awards. The most recent grant was awarded in 2016 to improve 29 owner-occupied homes in the Alberene neighborhood. Staff is in the process of closing out this project. Prior grants have resulted in improved infrastructure for the Oak Hil...
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