Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Finance and Management, Grants Management Section anticipates an annual entitlement funding award for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This ordinance is needed to accept the 2022 CDBG estimated award and appropriate a portion of the award in order to post timely financial transactions for grant-funded programs. There will be subsequent ordinances submitted by City departments to appropriate the remaining grant funds and authorize contracts and expenditures for various CDBG activities.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons.
The proposed funding for Program Year 2022 allocated by HUD is planned for expenditures for the expansion of existing programming and new programming to serve low and moderate income residents of Columbus. All expenditures must be consistent with the community needs, priorities, and strategies stated in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan approved by HUD. The appropriations requested in this ordinance align with the 2022 Proposed Annual Action Plan contingent on approval of Ordinance #2800-2021.
Department of Recreation and Parks Capital Kids Program - $630,000
Department of Recreation and Parks Fitness Program - $90,000
Department of Recreation and Parks Recreation Center Managers - $180,000
Department of Finance and Management Grants Management Administration Personnel - $550,000
Department of Finance and Management Grants Management Administration Supplies - $10,000
Department of Finance and Management Grants Management Administration Services - $120,000
Seven Baskets Community Development Corporation Youth Services - $18,790
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