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Authorizing the submission of the 2023-24 Consolidated Plan-Annual Action Plan (CDBG, ESG, HOME) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), authorizing submittal of grant applications to HUD for CDBG, ESG, and HOME awards, including any available special program allocations, and authorizing the execution of related HUD agreements.
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WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Mayor and with the advice of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee, the Saint Paul City Council approved the fiscal year 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as part of the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; and
WHEREAS, as an entitlement grantee applying for financial assistance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Saint Paul is required to submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years and an Annual Action Plan every year;
WHEREAS, as part of its Application for Financial Assistance from HUD, the City of Saint Paul will apply for funds from the following HUD programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME);
WHEREAS, HUD requires that a public hearing be held on a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan;
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2023, a public hearing on the 2023-24 Consolidated Plan - Annual Action Plan was held as a hybrid in person and virtual meeting, in accordance with HUD requirements;
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2022 via Ord 22-7 the Saint Paul City Council amended Chapter 86 of the Administrative Code, adding Section 86.12 which requires City Council approval prior to submission of grant application.
NOW THEREFORE, the Saint Paul City Council takes the following action, be it:
RESOLVED, that Mayor Melvin Carter, as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Saint Paul, is hereby authorized and directed to submit the 2023-24 Consolidated Plan - Annual Action Plan, as well as any other required documents, ...
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