Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Acceptance and Appropriation of Maryland DHCD Community Legacy Grant Funds
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council accept and appropriate in the FY2022 budget, $160,000 in grant funding awarded to the City of Hyattsville by the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) to support renovation of the Hyattsville Teen Center and the City’s Commercial Façade Improvement Programs.
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Summary Background:
The City has been awarded $110,000 to support the renovation of the Teen Center facility, located at 5812 40th Avenue, Hyattsville.
The City has been awarded $50,000 to support the City’s Commercial Façade Improvement Program, which provides participating businesses with a matching grant of up to 50% of exterior improvement costs, including, but not limited to masonry, window & door replacement, exterior lighting, signage and associated accessibility improvements.
Funding will be made available effective July 1, 2021 and the grant requires 50% of funds expended by June 30, 2022 and 100% of funds expended by June 30, 2023.
Next Steps:
No additional action is required.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY2022 budget will be amended to include $160,000 in funding for the Department of Community & Economic Development.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
The City Council approved through Resolution 2020-08 on September 21, 2020.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
Pending