Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Maryland DHCD Grant Agreement Amendment Authorization
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund (SGIF) grant agreement between the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the City of Hyattsville, which will provide the City a term to June 30, 2024 to complete the expenditure of the fund balance.
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Summary Background:
* In September 2021, Maryland DHCD approved the transfer of $400,000 in SGIF funding from the Revenue Authority to the City, along with the balance of original funds awarded to the City, in the amount of $283,000.
* On Council approved HCC-147-FY22, which grants authority to the City Treasurer to accept and appropriate the transferred funding, consistent with the terms of the grant agreement. The fund balance of $683,000 remains with the City of Hyattsville.
* In November 2022, the City was informed by Maryland DHCD that, per the Secretary's directive, the City would be required to return the funds to Maryland DHCD or propose an alternative use for the funds with specific conditions, including but not limited to (1) a capital improvement, (2) limited to the original subject sites and (3) must be completed by June 30, 2024. Provided the City could agree to these conditions, Maryland DHCD would grant an extension to the funds. The specifics of the site will need to be determined through a dialogue with City Council and the community, prior to proceeding.
* In December 2022, the City submitted a concept to utilize the subject sites of 4503-4508 Hamilton Street as a public use trailhead and community hub. In January 2023, the City was advised that the proposed use and timeline were acceptable and an 'Amendment' agreement was authorized by Maryland...
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