2007-04-17 5-B Power PointCommunity
Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
FY 2007 -08
Action Plan
Re: Agenda Item #5 -B
Presented by Development Services
04 -17 -07
Annual Grant from HUD
To develop viable communities
through the provisions of:
o Decent Housing
o A Suitable Living Environment
o Economic Opportunity
o Must primarily benefit low- and
moderate - income people
CDBG Priority Needs
Jurisdictions are required to identify
the needs of community.
2007 Priority needs:
• Affordable housing
H omeless services
S upportive housing
Public services
• Economic development
• Capital improvements
Accessibility modifications
SSHRB Public Service Focus Areas
o Strengthen safety net services
(shelter, food, etc.)
o Improve access to affordable
housing
o Economic stability and social self-
efficiency
o Support capacity building
o Improve outreach
FY 2007 -08 Funding
0 Entitlement Grant: $1,377,853
($10,741 increase)
o Estimated Program Income: $185,000
o Prior Year Reallocations: $219,336
o Total FY 2007 -08 Funding: $1,782,289
Public Services Funding
o FY 2007 -08 Public Service Cap =
$222,678
o 2nd year of two -year funding cycle
o Cuts of 2 -14%
o Additional Program Income received
by June 30 may increase cap
o Work to restore funding for
organizations exceeding the 2% cut
Recommended Public Services
for FY 2007
a Alameda Boys & Girls Club
o Alameda Food Bank
o Alameda Red Cross
o BACS (Four Bridges)
o BANANAS, Inc.
o BFWC (Midway Shelter)
o Family Violence Law Center
o Sentinel Fair Housing
New & Continuing Community
Development Programs
o Alameda Accessibility Modification Program
o Capital Improvements: ADA Curb Cuts;
Food Bank Trailer; Woodstock to Webster
o Economic Development: APC CBDO and
Tenant Improvements
o Technical Assistance: Swipe Card Program
o Continuum of Care / Every One Home Plan