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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE 2020 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE 2020 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 2020 Annual CDBG Action Plan is in the fourth year of the (2017 - 2021) Five-Year Consolidated Plan designed to address goals set for community needs; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2020Annual CDBG Action Plan contains the projects, activities and budget for allocated Federal funds of $616,257. The 2020 Action Plan's budget is listed below:
1. Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (including sewer connections) $40,000
2. Homeownership Assistance $14,000
3. Demolition & Clearance Assistance $10,000
4. Neighborhood Revitalization Program $40,000
5. Veterans Village Outreach Center $150,000
6. Patrick Street Sidewalks $130,000
7. Recovery, Inc. - ADA Parking Access Improvements $20,000
8. L.M. Stott’s Park $60,000
9. Hispanic Community Services, Inc. $20,000
10. West End Neighborhood Association $10,822.88
11. CDBG Program Planning & Administration $121,434.12
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The 2020 CDBG Action Plan, attached hereto, is hereby approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: The 2020 CDBG projects, activities and budget are hereby approved for the Action Plan.
SECTION 3: Mayor, Harold Perrin and City Clerk, Donna Jackson 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 by May 15, 2020.