(CD 6) Authorize a Change in Use and Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2021–2022 Annual Action Plan to Reallocate $400,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Habitat for Humanity Como Townhomes Project to the Preserve-A-Home Program – Como

Summary

This item authorizes a substantial amendment to the Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $400,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Originally allocated to the Habitat for Humanity Como Townhomes Project, these funds will now be redirected to the Preserve-A-Home Program – Como. This shift is due to anticipated delays in infrastructure for the townhomes project, which would have jeopardized meeting federal grant expenditure deadlines. The Preserve-A-Home Program, administered by Trinity Habitat for Humanity, provides critical home repairs, accessibility improvements, and health and safety renovations for income-eligible homeowners in the Como Neighborhood (Council District 6). The program aims to serve approximately 15 households and is expected to expend the funds within 12 to 18 months. A 30-day public comment period yielded no feedback. No additional City funds are required, and there is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Citizen Impact

This reallocation will provide critical home repairs and safety improvements for approximately 15 income-eligible homeowners in the Como Neighborhood through the Preserve-A-Home Program, addressing housing preservation needs more effectively than the original allocation.

Confidence

high