Item 5: HUD Sustainable Communities Grant

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the partners, and still reflects the guidelines and requirements set forth by HUD. Stephanie Jennings was also appointed as the new project manager. On September 19, the Springfield City Council voted 4-to-1 in support of the new Work Plan and Memorandum of Understanding. It is important to note that the contents of the Work Plan are still being reviewed by HUD and changes may be recommended or required. Next Steps – If the new governance structure and Work Plan are approved by HUD, this project will be led and managed by the Project Management Team, with oversight from the Leadership Committee, and supported with grant funds through the HUD Sustainable Communities Grant. The Lane Council of Governments will serve as the fiduciary partner for the grant. RELATED CITY POLICIES The Consortium project seeks to build on the strengths of existing regional efforts and plans as well as plans specific to participating jurisdictions and agencies. Such plans include but are not limited to the following:  Envision Eugene  Eugene Climate and Energy Action Plan  Eugene Growth Management Policies  Regional Prosperity Economic Development Plan  TransPlan  Central Lane MPO Regional Transportation Plan  Eugene-Springfield 2010 Consolidated Plan COUNCIL OPTIONS 1.Move to continue as a partner in the Lane Livability Consortium. 2.Decline to continue as a partner. 3.Take other action, as directed by the council. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager continues to believe that it is in the City’s interest to continue as partners in the Lane Livability Consortium and therefore recommends Option 1. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to direct the City Manager to have the City continue as a partner of the Lane Livability Consortium. ATTACHMENTS A.New Governance Structure B.Work Plan Dated September 15, 2011 S:\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110926\S1109265.doc