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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer
DATE: January 31, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014 - #2) to Reflect Funding Reallocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program and a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Program Income Allocation.
PURPOSE:
Staff requests authorization of an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014 - #2) to provide for a CDBG funding reallocation to an eligible project, and for an NSP program income allocation. This item was presented last fall as "Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2013 - #2)," but was tabled at Committee of the Whole for further review of a portion of the proposal. The only change to the original 2013 - #2 Substantial Amendment item is the removal of the disposition authorization for the 83 North Avenue property. The other components are the original item are presented below and are ready for approval.
The City of Aurora Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC) met on August 7, 2013 and made the following recommendations for CDBG funding reallocation:
CDBG PROJECT: Boy Scouts of America - LaSalle Street Community Center/ Aurora Youth Leadership Academy
Funding Source: 2012 - Joseph Corporation/ Safety First (2062), unexpended funds in the amount of $95,404
The City of Aurora Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC) met on September 25, 2013 and made the following recommendations for NSP program income allocation:
Program income has been received from the sale of certain NSP properties. Federal regulations require public comment as to the allocation of said income across the eligible activities under the program. The NSP attachment to this memo identifies the funding associated with each eligible activity, and allocation of program income.
The BGWC held hold a public hearing on the recommendations on Monday October 7, 2013, 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, and the public comment period was open through October 22, 2013.
Although the item was previously tabled, all required public notification and hearing requirements have been met as described above. No public input or comment was received.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora receives an annual CDBG entitlement allocation. Funding that is not expended during the grant period is reallocated to other program(s) or project(s) in order to make use of the federal funding investment in the community. Funding for the Boy Scouts of America - LaSalle Street Community Center/ Aurora Youth Leadership Academy comes from reallocated (unspent) funds from the Joseph Corporation's Safety First Program.
The City received NSP funding as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008. Program income has been received in the amount of $429,392 as the result of the sale of 4 NSP homes to qualified buyers.
DISCUSSION:
Funding will be available in the 2014 City Budget, CDBG program accounts (221-1330-801-44 series), for Boy Scouts of America - LaSalle Street Community Center/ Aurora Youth Leadership Academy project in the amount of $95,404.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of a Resolution authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014 - #2) to reflect funding reallocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program income allocation.
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014 - #2) to Reflect Funding Reallocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program and a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Program Income Allocation.
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\WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has initiated numerous community development and
housing activities through funding by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan which
have been adopted by the City Council and which have defined priorities for CDBG and NSP funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora's Block Grant Working Committee recommended
adoption of the Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment to reflect CDBG funding
reallocations at its August 7, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora's Block Grant Working Committee recommended
adoption of the Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment to reflect NSP program income allocation at its September 25, 2013 meeting; and
WHEREAS, funding will be available in the 2014 City Budget, CDBG program accounts (series 221-1330-801-44), for Boy Scouts of America - LaSalle Street
Community Center/Aurora Youth Leadership Academy project in the amount of $95,404; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2014-#2) is authorized to reflect funding allocations for the Community Development Block Grant program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, program income allocation, in accordance with the attached Exhibit A, and all other provisions of said Annual Action Plan shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Exhibit "A" - Amendment documents