Aurora, Illinois

File #: 13-00477    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/2/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/27/2013 Final action: 8/27/2013
Title: Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2013 - #1) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

FROM: Karen Zilly, Development Coordinator

DATE: 8/2/13

SUBJECT: title
Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2013 - #1) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
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PURPOSE:
Staff requests authorization of an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2013 - #1) to provide grant funding for the projects listed below. The Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC) met on July 24, 2013 and made the following recommendations for funding allocation:

CDBG PROJECT
Funding Source
Comments
Amount
City of Aurora Neighborhood Redevelopment Division - CDBG Administration
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$59,226
Illinois Small Business Development Center - NRSA Small Business Support Project
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$44,000
Rebuilding Together Aurora - Insulation Program
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$75,000
City of Aurora Neighborhood Redevelopment Division - NRSA Housing Fa?ade Program
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$50,000
City of Aurora Neighborhood Redevelopment Division - NRSA Downpayment Assistance Program
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$50,000
City of Aurora - Ash Tree Replacement Program
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Unallocated Entitlement
$17,900
Total CDBG:
$296,126

HOME PROJECT
Funding Source
Comments
Prior funded amount
(2013 AAP)
Proposed Funding Amount
City of Aurora Neighborhood Redevelopment Division - HOME Administration (10%)
2013 - Unallocated Funds
Entitlement
$40,951.60
$49,909.50
CHDO Direct Project Activities (15%)
2013 - Entitlement Funds
Entitlement
$368,564.40
$74,864.25
Direct Project Activities (75%)
2013 - Unallocated Funds + CHDO Direct activity prior allocation
Unallocated/ Entitlement
$0
$374,321.25
Total HOME:
$409,516
$499,095

The BGWC chose the above items for funding as they represent new initiatives t...

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