Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Cooperation Agreement Regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Qualification - Federal FY 2021-2023
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Suggested Action:
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I authorize the City Administrator to enter into a cooperation agreement with Prince Georges County Department of Housing and Community Development in order to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) for a three-year period during Federal Fiscal Years 2021-2023 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Participating municipalities may be eligible to receive project financing assistance from the County's CDBG and, where applicable, HOME program that will begin on 1 July 2021.
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Summary Background:
The City of Hyattsville opted out of the County CDBG program in CY2014 in order to compete for State's Small Cities CDBG Program as Municipalities cannot compete in both. Hyattsville is now opting to be included as part of the unit of general local government with the County as our anticipated uses for the grant funds over the next few years may be more closely aligned with County CDBG annual action plan priorities and make Hyattsville a more favorable applicant in their program. The County uses the grant funding to undertake eligible community development and housing activities that will primarily benefit low to moderate income individuals and families residing in Prince Georges County. The County is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on the use of the program funds to HUD. This cooperation agreement with the County authorizes Hyattsville to be included in the County population and makes us eligible to compete for funds that meet the eligibility criteria.
Next Steps:
Upon approval, City staff will proceed with participation in the CDBG program.
Fiscal Impact:
TBD - Grant funding
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