Item 2D: Approval of CDBG Recovery Funds Allocation

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would be made available through a request for proposals to qualified foreclosure counseling providers and would be selected by staff. Administration - $37,102. Additional staff time and other administrative costs will be incurred to execute proposed activities and complete the necessary reporting on the use of CDBG-R funds. The CDBG-R notice allows each jurisdiction to set aside up to ten percent of the grant amount for administrative costs. In accordance with the Consolidated Plan and the CDBG-R Notice, staff has: 1) reviewed the program with the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBG-AC) on March th 30; 2) completed a seven-day public comment period; and 3) held a public hearing in front of the CDBG-AC on May 19, 2009, and 4) received a final recommendation from the CDBG-AC. The City did not receive any written comments and no one testified at the public hearing. RELATED CITY POLICIES The proposed uses of CDBG-R funds support multiple City policies and programs. A summary of the relationship between the proposed projects and each policy area is provided below: ? Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan 2005 - This proposal aligns with the goals and programs established within the Consolidated Plan 2005 which guides the use of federal CDBG and HOME funds through 2010. In order to allocate funds to specific programs or projects, HUD regulations require a citizen participation process followed by City Council action. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council has three options: 1.Approve the proposed allocation use of CDBG-R funds and direct staff to submit a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. 2.Approve the proposed allocation use of CDBG-R funds with modifications and direct staff to submit a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. 3.Decline to approve the proposed allocation use of CDBG-R funds and direct staff to submit a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the council approve the proposed allocation use of CDBG-R funds and direct staff to submit the proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the proposed allocation use of CDBG-R funds and direct staff to submit the proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. ATTACHMENTS None. Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090526\S0905262D.doc