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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE 2021 CDBG ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro received $663,554 in CDBG allocation to carry out allowable activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro proposes these funds will be used for the following activities:
1. Assistance to the Veterans Village for construction of the Outreach Resource Center
2. Homeless Shelter in the City of Jonesboro
3. Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
4. Public Services
5. Homeowner Rehabilitation
6. First Time Homeownership
7. Neighborhood Revitalization
8. Public Facilities and Infrastructure improvements
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 2021 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 FY2021 Action CDBG Plan contains the projects, activities and budget for allocated Federal funds of $663,554. The 2021 Action Plan's budget has been listed below:
1. Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (may include sewer connection) - $14,000
2. Homeowner Assistance - $50,000
3. Demolition & Clearance Assistance - $10,000
4. Neighborhood Revitalization Program - $90,000
5. HSP: Veterans Village Outreach Center - $50,000
6. Public Services - $61,707
7. Public Facilities and Improvements - $160,000
8. Homeless Prevention and Services - $50,000
9. Set aside for additional projects - $45,137
10. CDBG Program Planning & Administration - $132,710
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The 2021 Action Plan, attached hereto, is hereby approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: The 2021 CDBG projects, activities and budget are hereby approved for the Action Plan.
SECTION 3: 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 by May 21, 2021.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2021.