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 appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a portion of the CDBG award in order to post timely financial transactions for grant-funded programs. There will be subsequent ordinances submitted to appropriate the remaining grant funds, and authorize additional agreements 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. All City CDBG expenditures must be consistent with the community needs, priorities, and strategies stated in the City’s Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which is pending adoption by City Council as Ordinance #2968-2024 and to be submitted to HUD for approval thereafter.
The appropriations requested in this ordinance align with the Draft FY 2025 Annual Action Plan and are contingent on approval of the Draft FY 2025 Annual Action Plan through Ordinance #2968-2024. Listed below are the programs and Subrecipient Agreements funded by the actions outlined in this Ordinance.
City of Columbus Department of Finance and Management - Grants Management Administration - $730,705.00
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - Fair Housing Services Program - $250,000.00
Habitat for Humanity MidOhio - Roof Replacement Program - $565,000.00
Columbus Housing Partnership Inc., dba Homeport - Framingham Village HVAC Improvements - $201,922.00
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - Housing Conditions Program - $125,000.00
Ohio Domestic Violence Network - Relocation ...
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