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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - September 4, 2013 C-14 PHAGENDA ITEM -' 14 C CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Set a Public Hearing for October 2, 2013, to Consider and Approve Amendment of the 2013/14 Action Plan to Accommodate the Allocation Previously Unallocated Funds Received in 2013-14 and the Reallocation Unused CDBG Funds From Previous Years MEETING DATE: September 4, 2013 PREPARED BY: Community Development Department an of of RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for October 2, 2013, to consider and approve an amendment of the 2013/14 Action Plan to accommodate the allocation of previously unallocated funds received in 2013/14 and the reallocation of unused CDBG funds from previous years. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A public hearing is required as part of the federal requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. At the time of adoption of the 2013/14 Action Plan the allocation of funds to projects and services were based upon an estimated CDBG award amount of $597,871 for the year. Subsequent to the adoption of the Action Plan, we received formal notification that our actual award amount was $649,980. The allocation of the additional $52,109 received for 2013/14 requires the amendment of the Annual Action Plan. At the completion of the 2012/13 Program Year, a total of $60,246.75 in unused CDBG funds from projects and services will also be included in that Annual Action Plan amendment. The public review and comment period for this Action Plan amendment will begin September 2, 2013 and will end October 2, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: The amendment of the 2013/14 Action Plan document is being completed as an administrative activity that is funded through the City's CDBG administrative allocation from HUD. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. onra artlam Community Development Director KB/jw APPROVED: Bartlam, City Manager 9<�FO��V f �P DECLARATION P PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2013/14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM On Wednesday, September 4, 2013, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I sent an electronic e-mail, containing a Notice of Public Hearing to approve an Amendment to the 2013/14 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, attached hereto marked Exhibit A. A copy of the e-mail with a listing of addressees is attached hereto marked Exhibit B. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on September 4, 2013, at Lodi, California. \J 'SEP OOD JOEJOEIGH ORHOO S- S MANAGER Forms/decmail.doc �q<IFpFt�`P THE CITY OF LODI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Notice of Public Hearing for Discussion of the Community Development Block Grant Program NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 in order to consider an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2013-14 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The AAP generally describes how the City will utilize CDBG program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The AAP can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The City proposes to allocate previously un -allocated funds received as part of the 2013-14 allocation of CDBG funds and to re -allocate prior year funds that have not been expended. Funds may be allocated to new projects and programs, or existing projects and programs may receive additional funding. The release of this notice is one of the City's activities to fulfill citizen participation requirements. Federal regulations require localities to provide the public with reasonable access to the documents. The AAP amendment is available for public review at the Lodi City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, and on the City's website at www.lodi.gov/community_development/neighborhoods/cdbg.html. Copies of the AAP amendment will be made available upon request and are free of charge. The public review and comment period for the amendment of the 2013-14 AAP begins September 2, 2013 and will end October 2, 2013. The City Council will consider adoption of the amendment of the 2013-14 AAP and provide an opportunity for public comment at their October 2, 2013 meeting. The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs and accomplishments under the CDBG Program. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. In addition, information is available for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 333-6702. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. J:\Community Development\Neighborhood Services Division\CDBG\2013-2014\Public Hearing Notice\WEB PAGE Public Hearing Notice 10-02-13 English.docx Joseoh Wood From: Joseph Wood Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 10:49 AM To: 'Martin Ross; Tory.Ross@usw.salvationarmy.org; Hope Harbor Salvation Army (E-mail); 'Mike Mallory; 'Kerri Tapia'; 'rknodt@stocktonfoodbank.org'; 'Peggy Wagner; 'Kristi Rhea; 'Tracy Williams; 'Fujimoto, Dean; 'Jacob McGregor'; 'eramirez@ccstockton.org; 'Nate McBride; Daniel Crownover Subject: Public Hearing Notice for October 2, 2013 - Annual Action Plan Amendment Ed Ed EM EJ Public Hearing DRAFT AAP 091013 Regular Notice 10-02-13... Amendment #i.pdf Meeting Agenda.... I've attached the Public Hearing Notice for the proposed amendment of the 2013-14 CDBG Annual Action Plan. I've also attached a copy of the draft Action Plan Amendment for your review. On a related issue, we are beginning the outreach process for development of the 2014-19 CDBG Consolidated Plan with a Con Plan Workshop at the September 10th Lodi Improvement Committee. A copy of that agenda is attached and you are all welcome to attend and participate in the planning process of how we will use CDBG and other funding to address needs within our community over the next five years. Additional Con Plan workshops will be conducted in September and October. Additional workshops will be held in November through January to specifically address our community's housing needs. What we develop during these outreach sessions will culminate in presentations to the City Council in the Spring of 2014. Please contact me if you have questions on any of these issues. Your participation in these processes are crucial and greatly appreciated. Joseph Wood, Manager Neighborhood Services Division City of Lodi Community Development Department 209.333.6800 x2467 209.333.6842 jwood@lodi.gov Direct Office Line Fax E-mail CITY OF LODI LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF AN AMENDMENT OF 2013-14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) PUBLISH (DATES): August 30, 2013 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 2 EXTRA DELIVER TO: Community Development Dept. AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 DATE: August 26, 2013 ORDERED BY: Joseph Wood TITLE: Neighborhood Services Division Manager C:\Documents and Settings\jrobison\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ARG2NMX7\Public Hearing Notice 2013-14Annual Action Plan Amendment 10-02-13.doc 4.tOF4 z q��FORC� DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF THE 2013/14 ACTION PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE ALLOCATION OF PREVIOUSLY UNALLOCATED FUNDS RECEIVED IN 2013/14 AND THE REALLOCATION OF UNUSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS On Thursday, September 5, 2013, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing to consider and approve an amendment of the 2013/14 Action Plan to accommodate the allocation of previously unallocated funds received in 2013/14 and the reallocation of unused Community Development Block Grant funds from previous years (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi Public Library Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on September 5, 2013, at Lodi, California. &NNIFERLM. ROBISON, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK N:\Administration\CLERK\Forms\DECPOSTCD.DOC ORDERED BY: RANDI JOHL-OLSON CITY CLERK MARIA DITMORE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2013-14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 in order to consider an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2013-14 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The AAP generally describes how the City will utilize CDBG program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The AAP can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The City proposes to allocate previously un -allocated funds received as part of the 2013-14 allocation of CDBG funds and to re -allocate prior year funds that have not been expended. Funds may be allocated to new projects and programs, or existing projects and programs may receive additional funding. The release of this notice is one of the City's activities to fulfill citizen participation requirements. Federal regulations require localities to provide the public with reasonable access to the documents. The AAP amendment is available for public review at the Lodi City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, and on the City's website at www.lodi.gov/community_development/neighborhoods/cdbg.html. Copies of the AAP amendment will be made available upon request and are free of charge. The public review and comment period for the amendment of the 2013-14 AAP begins September 2, 2013 and will end October 2, 2013. The City Council will consider adoption of the amendment of the 2013-14 AAP and provide an opportunity for public comment at their October 2, 2013 meeting. The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs and accomplishments under the CDBG Program. If. you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. In addition, information is available for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (209) 333-6702. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood Dated: August 30, 2013 C:\Documents and Settings\j robison\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ARG2NMX7\PUblic Hearing Notice 2013-14Annual Action Plan Amendment 10-02-13.doc October 2nd Public Hearing - Mailing List Captains Tory and Martin Ross c/o Salvation Army, Lodi Corps PO Box 1388 Lodi, CA 95241 martin.ross n,usw.salvationarmy.orc 209-369-5896 x107 Mike Mallory c/o Second Harvest Food Bank 704 E. Industrial Park Drive Manteca, CA 95337-6116 ktapia@feedinaamerica.org 209-239-2091 Federico Navarro c/o Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 fnavarro@stocktonfoodbank.ora 209-464-7369 Rebeca Knodt c/o Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 rknodt@stocktonfoodbank.org 209-464-7369 Peggy Wagner c/o San Joaquin County Fair Housing Association 247 E. Miner Ave Stockton, CA 95202 PeggyW@sjfairhousine.com. (209) 451-3471 Kristi Rhea c/o Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin 448 S. Center Street Stockton, CA 95202 krhea@hacsi.com 209-460-5024 Tracy Williams c/o LOEL Foundation, Inc. 105 S. Washington Street Lodi, CA 95240 trgop_loelcenter.net 209-368-2050 Dean Fujimoto c/o SJC Human Services Agency PO Box 201056 Stockton, CA 95201 dfu'iimoto@sj og v_org Jake McGregor c/o One -Eighty Teen Center 17 W. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240 jake ,1801odi.org Elvira Ramirez Catholic Charities 1106 N. El Dorado Stockton, CA 95202 eramirez@ccstockton.org 209-444-5938 Nate McBride c/o Small Business Development Center 56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA 95203 Dan and Lorraine Crownover dlcrownover@comcast.net 209-747-9364 k_O�Q�d UV C6