HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 19, 2006 E-19AGENDA ITEM &A
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Supporting the Preservation of the Existing U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2006
PREPARED BY: Management Analyst, City Manager's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution supporting the preservation of the existing U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Community
Development Block Grant program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: For more than 30 years, America's cities, including both small and
large in California, have used Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to create jobs, provide affordable housing, eliminate
blight and generate new economic investment. CDBG funds have
played a critical role in community and economic development in the City of Lodi. Since 1996, over $12
million has been allocated to projects that benefit the community, projects such as:
• Economic Development
• Relocation of the Salvation Army
• The Lodi Boys and Girls Club
• Lodi House
• Loel Center
• Low-interest loan program for first time home buyers
• Handicap ramp retrofits for sidewalks
• Park and playground equipment
The President has proposed to reduce the CDBG program to $3.03 billion for fiscal year 2006, which is a
25 percent lower than its current funding level of $4.18 billion. Without proper funding for CDBG, the
economic well-being of the City of Lodi and other communities in California will be threatened. The City
of Lodi requests that Congress enact a FY 2007 budget and appropriations package that fully funds
CDBG at no less than the $4.18 billion, which is equal to the FY 2006 allocation.
FISCAL IMPACT: A 25% reduction in fundina would reduce the Citv of Lodi's CDBG
allocation by $197,500 and would require amendment of the CDBG plan for
2007.
et L. Hamilton
Management Analyst
APPROVED:
Blai rng, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE LOD] CITY COUNCIL IN
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSAL TO CUT $1 BILLION FROM
THE 2006-07 FEDERAL BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, America's cities have used Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to create jobs, provide affordable housing, eliminate
blight, and generate new economic investment: and
WHEREAS, CDBG funds have played a critical role in community and economic
development in the City of Lodi, and since 1996, over $12 million has been allocated to projects
that benefit the community, such as Economic Development, Fagade Improvement Program, or
the recent incentive program. Others have been for the community good, such as the relocation
of the Salvation Army, the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, Lodi House, and the Loe! Center; and
WHEREAS, CDBG funds have allowed the City to offer a low-interest loan program for
first-time homebuyers and have also been the key funding source for the City's handicap ramp
installations; and
WHEREAS, the President has proposed to reduce the CDBG program to $3.03 billion
for fiscal year 2006, which is 25% lower than its current funding level of $4.18 billion. Without
properfunding for CDBG, the economic well-being of the City of Lodi and other communities in
California will be threatened.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City d Lodi hereby
supports the preservation of the existing Community Development Block Grant Program and
requests that Congress enact a fiscal year 2007 budget and appropriations package that fully
funds CDBG at no less than the $4.18 billion, which is equal to the fiscal year 2006 allocation.
Dated: April 19, 2006
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2006-69 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 19, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS—Beckman
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
SUSAN J. N
City Clerk
2006-69