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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE 2023-2024 CDBG ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE 2023-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has held two public hearings and one public review and comment period for the Annual CDBG Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan is in the second year of the (2022 - 2026) Five-Year Consolidated Plan designed to address goals set for community needs; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2023-2024 Action CDBG Plan contains the projects, activities and budget for allocated Federal funds of $652,511. The 2023-2024 Action Plan's budget has been listed below:
CDBG FY 2023-2024 BUDGET ALLOCATION:
$652,511
ADMINISTRATION:
$130,502.02
Public Services
First Time Homebuyers
$15,000.00
CASA of the 2nd Judicial District
$11,875.00
Jonesboro Business Association
$19,951.51
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas
$19,598.62
Hispanic Community Services, Inc.
$19,951.52
North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation
$11,500.00
LMI Homeowner Rehab
$60,000.00
Homelessness
$45,000.00
Public Infrastructure / Facilities
Public Improvements
$150,000.00
Demolition & Clearance Assistance
$15,000.00
Neighborhood Revitalization Program
$104,132.33
Sewer Connection Projects
$50,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The 2023-2024 Action Plan, attached hereto, is hereby approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: The 2023-2024 CDBG projects, activities and budget are hereby approved for the Action Plan.
SECTION 3: The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk, April Leggett are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the Action Plan.
SECTION 4: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby directed to submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023.