Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Changing the Use of 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Newsome Homes Redevelopment
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in Downtown McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Update to City Council and Public - Information presented with regard to the Amended Annual Action Plan for 2014-2015 and the FY 2010-2014 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan of the City of McKinney.
* The McKinney Housing Authority (MHA) was awarded $ 100,000 to use for infrastructure (water and sewer line replacement) at the redevelopment of Newsome Homes, 100 Amscott Circle. City Council approved original use of funds under CDBG Annual Action Plan on August 3, 2014. Resolution No. 2014-08-088(R).
* Due to changes with the Rental Assistance Demonstration project schedule, MHA requested a change in the use of funds (Substantial Amendment) to Professional Services, which included relocation consulting.
* The Substantial Amendment was under a 30-day public comment period and four comments were received in agreement of the change. The Community Grants Advisory Commission recommended the request to Council on June 11, 2015.
o City Council approved the change on July 20, 2015.
* Upon further guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an administrative adjustment will be made to the Amended Annual Action Plan for 2014-2015 and Consolidated Plan to change the use of CDBG grant funds to Relocation Assistance, to allow the city to more effectively meet CDBG National Objective requirements.
o The Community Grants Advisory Commission held a public hearing at their August 10, 2015 meeting.
o The City Council will condu...
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