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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/2021 06 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment; 2020 CDBG-CV3 Funding - Public Hearing ti ss,,tntj kd it:1111C-7141 aY ae.. x°'naa.x,,4n BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6. For Meeting of: March 16, 2021 ITEM TITLE: Public hearing to receive citizen input, in order to develop a Substantial Amendment concerning the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant COVI D-3 Funds (CDBG-CV3) additional funds from HUD SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development Archie Matthews, O N DS Manager(509) 575-6101 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: As mandated by HUD, a substantial amendment must be included within the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action plan to outline the receipt of CARES Act funding (CDBG-CV3)funds as allocated to the City of Yakima for Prepare for, Prevent or Respond to the COVI D Pandemic. Due to the limited time restraints, a five day written comment period and a single public hearing meeting is required. 2020 Entitlement for additional CDBG-CV3 funds are estimated at$618,993; approximately $123,798 or(20%)will be used for administrative purposes per HUD regulations. Approximately$260,000 will be used to install HVAC air scrubbers in both Henry Beauchamp Community Center and Washington Fruit Community Center in accordance with HUD regulations concerning the use of CDBG-CV regulations to Prepare for, Prevent or respond to COVI D. The balance of approximately$235,195 will be contracted with People for People Meals on Wheels program to provide needed funding due to the increase in demand for meals for the elderly due to the COVI D pandemic. Any citizen wishing to comment on this public hearing is required to sign up in advance on the City's website at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/public-comment/ no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER 2 RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing.