#5 CDBG HOME Consolidated Plan Schedule
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MEMORANDUM
May 6, 2010
TO: Community Development Authority
FROM: Jennifer Petruzzello, Neighborhood Services Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 5: Review and Action on Consolidated Plan 2011 Action Plan
(Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs) Timetable
and Citizen Participation Process.
The City of Janesville receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on
an individual entitlement basis and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds as part
of the Rock County Consortium on an entitlement basis. This means that we do not
have to compete for the funds, but are awarded them on a formula basis. As an
entitlement, certain planning and reporting requirements must be met.
Every five years a Consolidated Plan is developed, followed by annual “Action Plans”
based on the five-year plan. Last year the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan was
developed. The Action Plan submitted for 2011 will be based on this five year plan.
The five-year Consolidated Plan outlines the general housing and community
development needs and strategies to fill those needs. The annual Action Plan indicates
how CDBG and HOME funds are to be expended during the specific fiscal year.
There are specific citizen participation requirements for the preparation of the
Consolidated Plan Action Plan. These include holding at least one public hearing
during the development of the plan, publishing the plan (or a summary of it) and
allowing a 30 day review period for comments before the plan is submitted to HUD.
The proposed time frame includes a public hearing, the CDA setting of priorities
(particularly for funding public service activities), the acceptance and review of
applications for public service activities, and the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds
for the upcoming budget year. The process is designed to meet the requirements of the
regulations as well as fit in with the City's budget development schedule.
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June 16, 2010 CDA holds an initial public hearing on community
development needs and on the general operation of the
CDBG and HOME Programs. The CDA will set priorities for
funding public service activities.
July – Aug 2010 Preparation of the draft 2011 budget.
August 2, 2010 Non-profit applications due for requests for funding.
August 18, 2010 CDA hears presentations by non-profits regarding their
requests.
August 25, 2010 or
September 1, 2010 Special meeting at which CDA determines community
development priorities and makes a preliminary allocation of
the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program and
HOME Program funds.
Sept. 15, 2010 CDA holds a public hearing on the proposed allocation of the
2011 CDBG and HOME funds and Consolidated Plan 2011
Action Plan and makes a recommendation to the City
Council.
Sept. 20, 2010 Consolidated Plan Summary published for comment;
beginning of 30 day review period.
October 20, 2010 CDA holds public hearing on Consolidated Plan and makes
recommendation to City Council.
November 2010 City Council acts on proposed budget and allocation of
CDBG and HOME funds.
The Authority is asked to review, revise if necessary, and approve this schedule. Once
approved, staff will provide information as needed to the public about the process for
the 2011 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs application.
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