AGENDA DATE: 8/4/2021
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Community Development Block Grant COVID response (CDBG-CV).
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing for proposed application for CDBG-CV funding to support COVID-related food security activities.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, Baumgartner, Stebbins, 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). DHCD is making a portion of their current allocation of CDBG available to address COVID-19 related needs, including issues surrounding access to fresh and healthy foods. The CDBG application process requires two local public hearings be conducted. At the first public hearing with the Board on June 2, 2021, 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 application and to accept public comment on this application.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations - Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: On July 15, 2020 the Board approved submission of a CDBG-CV application to provide rental and mortgage assistance to the County's low- and moderate-income households suffering loss or reduction or income during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, before that application was approved, DHCD launched the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program, making the County's application a low priority request. Subsequent conversations with DHCD highlighted a couple of other...
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