BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus (“the City”) 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 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan includes the 2021 Annual Action Plan. The City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management, Grants Management Section is responsible for completing and submitting Annual Action Plans to HUD.
Funding and community needs have been reassessed by the Department of Development. A third substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan is required to propose changes to projects and funding allocations for CDBG grant dollars. This Ordinance authorizes the amendment of the 2021 Annual Action Plan to cancel the Critical Home Repair Services program and reallocate its funding to the Roofing Repair Services program.
Emergency action is requested to ensure there is not a lapse in services provided by the Department of Development in its Roofing Repair Services program.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2021 Annual Action Plan budget allocated $400,000 to the Critical Home Repair Services program and $445,000 to the Roofing Repair Services program using CDBG monies. After a reassessment of needs, the Department of Development has requested the Grants Management Section cancel CDBG funding for the Critical Home Repair Services program. The $400,000 budget will be reallocated to the Roofing Repair Services program, totaling a budget of $845,000.
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To authorize the Director of Finance an...
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