Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan combines into a single submission the planning and application aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. This plan represents a continuing commitment to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities over the five-year period. Ordinance Number 2162-2019 adopted and authorized the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management, Grants Management Section is responsible for completing and submitting Annual Action Plans to HUD. Because HUD has not announced the 2022 grant allocations, this legislation contains a draft action plan with estimated funding amounts based on historic figures. The final plan will be adjusted to match the actual allocations upon receipt of notices of awards. The Fiscal Year 2022 allocations are expected to be announced in late winter or early spring 2022.
30-DAY LEGISLATION: The City intends to publish a notice of 30-day public comment period on the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan as detailed and required in the Citizen Participation Plan within the five-year Consolidated Plan. The 30-day public comment period should overlap with the 30-day legislative period of this legislation.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City expects to receive approximately $13 million in grant awards for the four programs listed above. The Grants Management Section will submit future legislation to accept grant awards and authorize both the appropriation and expenditure of those funds.
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To adopt the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan which implements the third year of the five-year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs; and to authorize the filing of the Annual Action Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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WHEREAS, under the provisions as set forth in the various federal statutes authorizing the above programs, the City of Columbus has filed a five-year Consolidated Plan application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to be used for community development activities; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Consolidated Plan, the City is required to submit a one-year Action Plan including a detailed proposed budget for the various programs covered under the plan; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Columbus hereby adopts the recommended FY 2022 Annual Action Plan.
SECTION 2: That the application for said plan as provided for in the federal statutes authorizing the Consolidated Plan programs is hereby adopted, and that the Mayor, acting on behalf of the City of Columbus, is hereby authorized and directed to file such application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.