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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jeff McLaughlin, Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager
DATE: March 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2015 - #1) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program - Downtown Fa?ade Improvement Project and Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Vehicular/Pedestrian Safety Project
PURPOSE:
Staff requests authorization of an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2015 - #1) to provide grant funding for the projects listed below. The Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC) met on March 4, 2015 and made the following recommendations for funding allocation:
CDBG PROJECT
Funding Source
Comments
Amount
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry - On site Parking Lot Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
City of Aurora 2014 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$150,000
City of Aurora - Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Planning Area (NRSA) Fa?ade Improvement Grant Program
City of Aurora 2014 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$ 4,596
2014 CDBG-Boy Scouts LaSalle Community Center/
Aurora Youth Leadership Academy
Reallocation of Unexpended funds
$ 95,404
Total CDBG:
$250,000
The BGWC chose the above items for funding as they represent new initiatives to offer small business support and beautification in the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). Further, the BGWC approved a project to provide on-site parking, lighting, and pedestrian safety features for the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry to alleviate substantial congestion problems that occur on food distribution days. The BGWC will hold a Public Hearing on the recommendations on Monday March 23, 2015, at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
BACKGROUND:
For the 2015 Program Year, HUD has allocated approximately $1.4 million in CDBG and funds. By federal law, the City must allocate CDBG funds to eligible projects in order to insure the funds are ...
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