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AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2020-21
CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendment No.1 for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2020
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution
approving the 2020-21 CDBG AAP Amendment No. 1 for the
CDBG Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION. A public hearing is required for a substantial amendment to
the AAP. These requirements are outlined in the Lodi Citizen
Participation Plan, which follows U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
Introduction:
The 2020-21 AAP describes the activities and funding amounts for projects occurring during that
program year. Certain reallocations of CDBG funds from one project or activity to another require a
formal explanation of the reallocation of funds, as well as a public review and public hearing
process, called a substantial amendment.
This substantial amendment proposes to reallocate approximately $114,418 from multiple existing
projects that were not fully spent down, have been delayed or cancelled, or are in progress but that
have additional funding. These reallocated funds will go to two other projects that are currently in
progress but are lacking in funds. This reallocation allows the City to stay current on its AAP goals,
including staying consistent with timely expenditure requirements (e.g., spending down funds
within the AAP program year) and meeting performance objectives.
Transfer Sources:
The first source of reallocated funds will come from CDBG funds that were allocated for the
property acquisition portion of the HEAP: Tiny Homes project during the 2019-20 program year.
The City experienced delays in finding suitable sites for the tiny homes within the originally
anticipated time frame, which delayed the overall implementation of this project. Additionally, after
assessing the program requirements further, City staff determined that the administrative burden
associated with allocating CDBG funds to this project could lead to added project costs. The City is
working on identifying a site for development and is moving forward in the process of implementing
this project; however, the City has decided to reallocate CDBG funds to existing projects that are
scheduled to be completed or implemented sooner.
The second source of reallocated funds will come from San Joaquin Fair Housing's (SJFH) 2019-
20 unspent CDBG funds. In this instance, due to reasons beyond the subrecipient's control,
SJFH's 2019-20 allocation was unable to be fully spent down before the end of the 2019-20
APPROVED:
Stephen Schwa u ity Manager
2020-21 AAP Amendment No. 1
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program year. This was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which created several safety and
health restrictions on in-person gatherings and face-to-face contact. These restrictions resulted in
the cancellation of the second scheduled tenant and landlord workshop during the third quarter of
the 2019-20 program year. This left a portion of SJFH's 2019-20 CDBG funds unspent.
The third source of funds will come from the Salvation Army: HVAC & Refrigerator Repairs project.
This project was originally scheduled to be completed by the end of the 2019-20 CDBG program
year; however, due to delays in the project's implementation and reductions in staff capacity, the
subrecipient now anticipates the project to be completed by December 2020. The 2020-21 CDBG
AAP originally approximated an amount of funds for this project because, at the time of the 2020-
21 AAP's drafting, an official budget had not been finalized by the subrecipient. The subrecipient
has officially provided the City with a finalized budget and the total project cost is significantly lower
than originally anticipated. Therefore, some funds originally allocated to this project are now able to
be transferred elsewhere.
Another source of reallocated funds will come from resources that were returned to HUD from prior
year canceled CDBG capital improvement projects. This amendment outlines how these funds will
be repurposed. This reallocation is possible due to multiple projects from prior years being
canceled (Grace and Mercy, City Hall Carnegie Forum Improvements, and Public Counters
Improvements) once CDBG funds had already been spent on a portion of the project's activities.
As a result of the cancellations, the funds that were spent on the projects become ineligible
expenses, and the City must reimburse HUD for these ineligible expenses. Once the funds are
paid back to HUD, the resources are then returned to the City's Line of Credit with HUD, and the
funds are in effect able to be repurposed for other projects.
Lastly, reallocated funds will come from multiple prior year CDBG projects with resources that are
uncommitted or unspent. These funds are left over from capital improvement projects that spent
fewer funds than anticipated during project's completion. The prior year resources used in this
amendment will come from 2014, 2017, and 2018 leftover resources.
Transfer Recipients:
The AAP amendment will allow the City to transfer funds from the sources mentioned above to the
following two projects:
1. (19.02) Blakely Park Restroom Improvements
2. (16.04) Housing Rehabilitation and Repair Improvements
The Blakely Park Restroom Improvements project (19.02) consists of the construction of a new
restroom facility at Blakely Park. The facility will be complete with ADA -compliant accessibility
improvements. The bids received for this project came in higher than the City originally anticipated.
This amendment will add additional funds that would cover the entire cost of the project.
The Housing Rehabilitation and Repair Improvements project (16.04) provides grants to lower-
income elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and families who are in need of financial
assistance. These grants are used to make minor interior and exterior repairs and improvements to
the recipient's home. This amendment will add additional funds to this project to help cover the
program's administrative costs.
2020-21 AAP Amendment No. 1
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The following two tables provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed transfer of funds:
Project Name
Estimated Balance to Transfer
19.03 HEAP Tiny Homes: CDBG Property Acquisition (delayed) $ 13,017
1 19.01 B SJFH Planning and Administration
20.03 Salvation Army HVAC & Refrigeration Repairs
City's Line of Credit with HUD (Multiple projects)
Uncommitted/leftover prior resources
Estimated Total
$ 2,416
$ 34,570
$ 6,268
$ 58,147
$ 114,418
The distribution of the above leftover funds is recommended to the following projects below. A
more detailed description is provided in the AAP Amendment No. 1 (Exhibit A):
Project Name Estimated Balance Transferred
19.02 Blakely Park Restroom Improvements $ 45,000
16.04 Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair $ 69,418
Estimated Total $114,418
When an amendment occurs and funds are reallocated from one project to another, the City must
assess the change in the type and number of individuals served from the projects that are
transferring funds, as well as the projects that are receiving funds. The following summarizes the
change in anticipated individuals that will be served in relation to each above-mentioned project:
Upon completion, the HEAP: Tiny Homes project is projected to serve approximately 10-15 low -to -
moderate income individuals on an annual basis. Non-CDBG funds will be used to complete this
project; therefore, the reallocation will not have an impact on this project's anticipated
accomplishments.
In the 2019-20 CDBG program year, SJFH's fair housing activity assisted 538 individuals, which
was more than the 350 originally anticipated to be served. The reallocation of leftover funds from
this activity will have no effect on the number of people served during the 2019-20 program year.
The Salvation Army HVAC & Refrigeration Repairs project is projected to serve 5,200 individuals
who would directly benefit as a result of the facility improvements. This project is expected to be
completed by December 2020. The transfer of funds from this project will not cause a loss in the
number of individuals expected to be served.
For those projects that will be receiving the allocated funds, the Blakely Park Restroom (19.02)
project is projected to serve approximately 30,000 low- to moderate -income individuals within the
project's surrounding census tracts. The additional funds to this project will improve access and
long-term sustainability of this facility; however, the number and type of individuals served by these
improvements does not change.
As for the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair project, the additional funds will
supplement the administration of the program but will not change the anticipated number of
households to be served. Ten low- to moderate -income households are anticipated to receive
improvements through this project.
The public review and comment period for this Annual Action Plan amendment began on
September 28, 2020, and ended on November 4, 2020.
2020-21 AAP Amendment No. 1
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FISCAL IMPACT: The 2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. 1 documents are
being completed as an activity that is funded through the City's
CDBG allocation from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The approximately $45,000 transferred from the combination of
multiple realiocable CDBG project funds will mitigate the use of
general funds being spent on the overages incurred by the Blakely
Park Restroom Improvements project.
Andrew Keys
Andrew Keys, Deputy City Manager/internal Services Director
John R. Pella Monica, Jr.
Commu ity Development Direc r
Attachment:
2020-21 AAP Draft Amendment
2020-21 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1
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I. INTRODUCTION
The 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP) is a one-
year plan to address housing and community development needs in Lodi, with a particular
focus on the needs of low-income households. This is the second year of the implementation of
the five-year 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. Both the Consolidated Plan and the AAP are
implemented by the Neighborhood Services Division in the City of Lodi Community
Development Department.
The 2020-21 AAP was adopted by the City Council on May 6, 2020, and at the time of this
amendment's drafting, is currently in the process of being reviewed for approval by the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The AAP may be amended in
accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan and HUD guidelines. This amendment is
prepared pursuant to the City's Citizen Participation Plan as approved by HUD.
The City is working to streamline project management, and part of that process includes
identifying projects that are not ready to be funded, not a good fit for CDBG funding, or are
delayed in their delivery and therefore unlikely to meet HUD spending deadlines. In this
amendment, the City is looking to reallocate funds from multiple existing projects that were not
fully spent down, have been cancelled, or are in progress but that have additional funding.
These funds will go to two other projects that are currently in progress but lacking in funds.
One source of reallocated funds will come from multiple prior year CDBG allocations with
unallocated resources. These funds are left over from capital improvement projects that spent
fewer funds than anticipated in the project's completion. The prior year resources used in this
amendment will come from 2014, 2017, and 2018 leftover allocations.
This amendment will also reallocate leftover funds from the 2019-20 CDBG program year—
specifically, the CDBG funds that were allocated for property acquisition for the HEAP: Tiny
Homes project in the 2019-20 CDBG program year. Originally, the City had allocated funds to
this project through the 2019-20 AAP; however, the City experienced delays in finding suitable
sites for the tiny homes within the originally anticipated time frame, which delayed the overall
implementation of this project. Additionally, after assessing the program requirements further,
City staff determined that the administrative burden and requirements associated with
allocating CDBG funds to this project could lead to added project costs. Examples include the
requirements needed to comply with the prevailing wage standards, the Davis -Bacon Act, the
National Environmental Protection Agency Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act.
The City is working on identifying a site for development and is moving forward in the process
of implementing this project; however, the City has decided to reallocate funds to existing
projects that are scheduled to be completed or implemented sooner.
2020-21 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1
p. 2 of 4
In some instances, subrecipients of 2019-20 CDBG program funds were unable to fully spend
down their annual allocation due to reasons beyond the subrecipient's control. In particular,
San Joaquin Fair Housing's (SJFH) fair housing services program experienced restrictions in the
program's implementation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the pandemic resulted
in several safety and health related restrictions on in-person gatherings and face-to-face contact.
These restrictions cut short the delivery of SJFH's third and fourth quarter outreach efforts,
which resulted in the cancellation of the second scheduled tenant/landlord workshop. This left a
portion of its 2019-20 planning and administration funds unspent.
Another source of reallocated funds will come from resources that were returned to HUD from
prior year canceled CDBG capital projects. This amendment outlines how these funds will be
repurposed. This reallocation is possible due to multiple projects from prior years being
canceled (Grace and Mercy, City Hall Carnegie Forum Improvements, and Public Counters
Improvements) once CDBG funds had already been spent on a portion of the project's activities.
When this happens, the funds that were spent on the canceled projects become ineligible
expenses, and the City must reimburse HUD for these ineligible expenses. Once the funds are
paid back to HUD, the resources are then returned to the City's Line of Credit with HUD, and
the funds are in effect able to be repurposed for other projects.
Lastly, current 2020-21 CDBG program year funds will be reallocated from the Salvation Army:
HVAC & Refrigerator Repairs project. This project was originally scheduled to be completed by
the end of the 2019-20 CDBG program year; however, due to delays and reductions in staff
capacity, the subrecipient now anticipates the project to be completed by December 2020. The
2020-21 CDBG AAP originally approximated an amount of funds for this project because, at the
time of the AAP's drafting, an official budget had not been finalized. The subrecipient has
officially provided the City with a finalized budget and the total project cost is significantly
lower than originally anticipated. Therefore, funds originally allocated to this project are now
able to be transferred elsewhere.
Questions regarding this AAP amendment should be directed to:
Patrice Clemons, CDBG Program Specialist
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street, PO Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
209-333-6800 x3404
pclemons@lodi.gov
This AAP amendment will be made available for public review during a 30 -day public
comment period from September 28, 2020, to November 4, 2020. A public hearing on the
amendment will be held on November 4, 2020, at the Lodi City Council meeting.
2020-21 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1
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II. REALLOCATED FUNDS
A reallocation of funds is being considered for the following projects with uncommitted,
leftover, and excess funds:
SourceTransfer
•
Balance to Transfer
2014, 2017, 2018
Uncommitted/leftover prior grant
$58,147.16
Prior Year
year resources
Resources
19.03
HEAP Tiny Homes Project: CDBG
$13,017.00
rty Acquisition (cancelled)
in&Prop
SJFH Planning and
$2,416.44
Administration (rollover transfer)
Multiple: 15.04;
HUD Reimbursements - Reusable
$6,267.50
16.06;17.04;
CDBG funds
17.05; 17.13
20.03
Salvation Army HVAC &
$34,570.22
Refrigeration Repairs
Ah
TOTAL
$114,418.32
III. ACTIVITY CHANGES
The City has identified two existing projects to which it will commit these reallocated CDBG
funds:
• 19.02: Blakely Restroom
• 16.04: Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Program
As outlined in the City's Citizen Participation Plan, in order to commit these funds to existing
activities, the City must amend the 2020-21 AAP. Descriptions of activities and proposed
reallocation amounts are as follows:
PUBLIC FACILITIES
19.02 Blakely Park Restroom Improvements Project
City of Lodi - Public Works Department
This project consists of the construction of a new restroom facility at Blakely Park. The bids
received came in higher than anticipated by the City. This amendment will add additional
funds that would cover the entire cost of the remainder of the project.
National Objective
570.20(1)(c) Low -Moderate Income, Area Benefit
Activity Eligibility:
570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements
Priority Needs:
Improvements to Community Parks and Green
Spaces (Low)
2020-21 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1
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Goals Addressed:
Improve Community Parks and Green Spaces
Output:
One public facility improvement (Approx. 31,000
Priority Needs:
persons served)
Outcome Category:
Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other
Output:
than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit
Original Funding:
$273,000.00
2019-20 AAP
$135,000
2019-20 Administrative Transfer:
$68,250.00
(from 19.04)
$204,418.32
Added Funding:
$45,000.00
2020-21 AAP Amendment #1
New Total:
$386,250.00
16.04 Housing Rehabilitation and Repair
City of Lodi - Neighborhood Services Division
This project provides grants to homeowners to help them with health, safety, and emergency -
type repairs to their homes. Specifically, loans of up to $10,000 are provided to lower-income
elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and families who own and occupy their home and
need financial assistance to make minor interior and exterior repairs and improvements. This
amendment will add additional funds to this project to help cover program administration
costs.
National Objective
570.208(a)(3) Low -Moderate Income Housing
Activity Eligibility:
570.201(c) Rehabilitation
Priority Needs:
Improvements to Housing Conditions (High)
Goals Addressed:
Increase and Maintain Supply of Affordable Housing
Output:
Assist 10 households with home repairs
Outcome Category:
Houses Rehabilitated
Original Funding:
2016-17 AAP
$135,000
Added Funding:
2020-21 AAP Amendment #1
$69,418.32
New Total:
$204,418.32
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-256
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF
THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE REALLOCATION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has determined
that the City of Lodi, California, is entitled to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as
an entitlement community; and
WHEREAS, the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan was adopted by the City Council on
May 6, 2020 and is currently in the process of being reviewed for approval by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the following projects that have an estimated total of
$114,418.32 in CDBG funding available for reallocation:
19.01 B SJFH Planning and Administration $2,416.44
19.03 HEAP Tiny Homes Project $13,017.00
20.03 Salvation Army HVAC & Refrigeration Repairs $34,570.22
Uncommitted/leftover prior grant year resources $58,147.16
Citv's Line of Credit with HUD (Multiple ears $6,267.50
TOTAL: $114,418.32
WHEREAS, staff has identified two existing public improvement projects in which to
commit the reallocated funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper notification and at the completion of
the mandated public comment period, a public hearing at the City Council meeting on
November 4, 2020, to receive comments on the proposed Action Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the amendment of the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan to accommodate the aforementioned
reallocation to the following projects:
19.02: Blakely Restroom Improvements
16.04: Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair
$45,000.00
$69,418.32
n
Dated: November 4, 2020
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-256 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 4, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN. COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIF CUSMIR
City Clerk
2020-256
CDBG Public
Hearing
2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
PRESENTED BY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
2020/21 Annual Action Plan Amendment
Sources for Reallocation
Project Name
19.03 HEAP Tiny Homes: CDBG Property
Acquisition (delayed)
19.01B SJFH Planning and Administration
20.03 Salvation Army HVAC & Refrigeration
Repairs
City's Line of Credit with HUD (Multiple
projects)
Uncommitted/leftover prior resources
Total Source Funds
dated Balance to Transfer
$ 13,017
$ 2,416
$ 34,570
$ 6,268
$ 58,147
$ 114,418
2020/21 Annual Action Plan
Amendment
Uses of Reallocation
Project
19.02 Blakeley Park Restroom $ 45,000
Improvements
16.04 Housing Rehabilitation $ 69,418
Total Reallocated Funds $ 114,418
CDBG Public Hearing
Public Review & Comment
Mandatory 30 -Day Review Period (September 28th -
November 4th)
Public Comments
Public Hearing (November 4,2020)
Requested Action
To adopt the Resolution...
Approving an amendment to the 2020/21 CDBG Action Plan to
accommodate the reallocation and appropriation of available CDBG
funds.
CITY OF LODI
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
SUBJECT: 2020-21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
NOTICE OF 30 -DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD AND
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENT
PUBLISH (DATES): September 12, 2020
ACCT#: 20104930
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO: Community
Development Dept.
AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95241
DATE: September 9, 2020 ORDERED BY: Patrice Clemons
TITLE: CDBG Program Specialist
LEGAL NOTICE
2020-21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
NOTICE OF 30 -DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD
AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 30 -day public review and comment period for the 2020-21 Annual
Action Plan Amendment will commence on September 28, 2020, and that a public hearing will be held on
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2020/21 Annual Action Plan Amendment.
The CDBG program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slum or
blight, or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public improvements,
housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services.
As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the City developed the 2020-
21 Annual Action Plan which describes how the City utilizes program funds for eligible activities during
the fiscal year. The Action Plan can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community
development activities. The City proposes to reallocate those funds among various projects which in some
cases includes funding from previous years. More details of the reallocation will be provided in the
released draft amendment and in the public hearing staff report.
2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment documents will be made available to the public for at least 30
days before adoption by the City Council. The documents will be released on September 28, 2020 for
public review and comment, and will be available at City of Lodi, City Hall, 305 West Pine Street, or
the City CDBG website at.w.ww...lodi_.gov/1.83. Copies will be made available upon request and are free of
charge. Written comments and questions regarding this matter may be directed to: Patrice Clemons, (209)
269-4529, pcleinonsCcb,lodi.gov. A public hearing will be held on November 4, 2020 for review and
adoption of this 2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment. The purpose of this public hearing will be to
give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding reallocation of funds.
Note: Due to precautions surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, public attendance guidelines for City
Council Public Hearings may vary. Members of the public are advised to check the Public Hearing Agenda at the
following link for specific instructions for attending this meeting: http://www. lodi.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-
5/. If you have any questions, you may contact the Clerk Office by email at cityclerk@lodi.gov, by phone at (209)
333-6702, or by checking the website at www.locli.goi,/I. 44 Cr;`= -(r rk.
Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
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. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment
in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations
will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available
upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the
following person: Patrice Clemons, (209) 333-6800 x3404. Persons with hearing impairment, please use
the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR 2020-21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
notice of public hearing for 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan Amendment (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the
following locations:
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
WorkNet Office
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on October 22, 2020, at Lodi, California.
MNIFER ¢PSMIR
TY CLERK
ORDERED BY:
JENNIFER CUSMIR
CITY CLERK
KAYLEE CLAYTON
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL NOTICE
2020-21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
NOTICE OF 30 -DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD
AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 30 -day public review and comment period for the 2020-21 Annual
Action Plan Amendment will commence on September 28, 2020, and that a public hearing will be held on
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 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 the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2020/21 Annual Action Plan Amendment.
The CDBG program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slum or
blight, or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public improvements,
housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services.
As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the City developed the 2020-
21 Annual Action Plan which describes how the City utilizes program funds for eligible activities during
the fiscal year. The Action Plan can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community
development activities. The City proposes to reallocate those funds among various projects which in some
cases includes funding from previous years. More details of the reallocation will be provided in the
released draft amendment and in the public hearing staff report.
2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment documents will be made available to the public for at least 30
days before adoption by the City Council. The documents will be released on September 28, 2020 for
public review and comment, and will be available at City of Lodi, City Hall, 305 West Pine Street, or
the City CDBG website at.ww w. lod i gov/ 183. Copies will be made available upon request and are free of
charge. Written comments and questions regarding this matter may be directed to: Patrice Clemons, (209)
355-6800 ex. 4529, pe-lemons@u),lodi.gov. A public hearing will be held on November 4, 2020 for review
and adoption of this 2020-21 Annual Action Plan Amendment. The purpose of this public hearing will be
to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding reallocation of funds.
Note: Due to precautions surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, public attendance guidelines for City
Council Public Hearings may vary. Members of the public are advised to check the Public Hearing Agenda at the
following link for specific instructions for attending this meeting: http://www.lodi.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Council-
S/. If you have any questions, you may contact the Clerk Office by email at cityclerk@lodi.gov, by phone at (209)
333-6702, or by checking the website at ivivy.ladi. Zeyy-454'(-'it1—('lurk
Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
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. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment
in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations
will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available
upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the
following person: Patrice Clemons, (209) 355-6800 ex. 4529. Persons with hearing impairment, please
use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1.
EXHIBIT A
NOTIFICACION LEGAL
2020-21 SUBVENCION EN BLOQUE PARA EL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO (CDBG siglas en Ingle,)
AVISO SOBRE EL PLAZO DE 30 DIAS PARA LA REVISION Y COMENTARIOS DEL POBLICO Y
PARA UNA AUDIENCIA POBLICA PERTINENTE A LA ENMIENDA AL PLAN DE ACCION
ANUAL PARA 2020-21
POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE, un plazo de 30 dias para el repaso y comentarios de los ciudadanos
pertinente a la Enmienda del Plan de Acci6n Anual para el ano 2020-21 dara inicio el 28 de Septiembre de 2020, y una
Audiencia Publica sera discutidoel Miercoles 4 de Noviembre a las 7:00 p.m. o tan pronto se le pueda dar audiencia at
tema, en la Camara del Consejo Municipal de La Ciudad de Lodi, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241, para que se
considere la Enmienda del Plan de Acci6n Anual del Programa de Subvenci6n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario
(CDBG) para el alto 2020/21.
El programa de Subvenci6n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) proporciona fondos para actividades que
benefician a las personas de bajos ingresos, elimina suburbios pobres y deterioro urbano o asiste en una necesidad
urgente. Las actividades elegibles incluyen, adquisici6n de propiedades, mejoras publicas, rehabilitaci6n de viviendas,
desarrollo econ6mico y servicios publicos.
Como beneficiario de fondos de Subvenci6n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), la Ciudad desarro116 el
Plan de Acci6n para el arfto 2018-19, el cual describe como la Ciudad utiliza los fondos del programa para actividades
elegibles durante el arto fiscal. El Plan de Acci6n puede ser enmendado segun sea necesario para redistribuir fondos para
las actividades del desarrollo comunitario y para viviendas. La Ciudad propone redistribuir esos fondos entre proyectos
que en unos casos incluye fondos de los aflos pasados. Mas detalles sobre la redistribuci6n seran proporcionados en el
informe del personal durante la Audiencia Publica.
Los documentos de la Enmienda at Plan de Acci6n Anual para el arfto 2020-21 estaran disponibles para el publico por to
menos 30 dias antes de que esta modificaci6n sea adoptada por el Consejo Municipal. Los documentos se haran
p6blicos el 28 de Septiembre 2020 para que los residentes los repasen y puedan proporcionar sus comentarios, y estaran
disponibles en el City Hall y en el sitio web del Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad (CDBG) www.lodi.gov/ 183. Copias
de papel de los documentos estaran disponibles despues de su petici6n y sin el requisito de pago. Comentarios escritos y
preguntas de esta terra pueden ser dirigidas a: Patrice Clemons (209) 355-6800 ex. 4529, Rclemonsalodi.goy. Una
audiencia publica sera discutidoel 4 de Noviembre de 2020 para el repaso y la adopci6n de la Enmienda del Plan de
Acci6n Annual. El prop6sito de esta audiencia publica sera para dar los residentes la oportunidad de dar sus comentarios
respecto a la redistribuci6n de los fondos.
Nota: Debido a las precauciones respecto a la pandemia sobre el COVID-19 actualmente, las pautas de asistencia o comparecencia
del publico a las Audiencias Publicas del Consejo Municipal pueden variar. A los miembros del publico se les aconseja que consulten
la Agenda de Audiencia Publica en el siguiente enlace para obtener instrucciones especificas para asistir o acudir a esta reuni6n:
http://www.lodi.gov/agendaCenter/City-Council-S/. Si tiene algunapregunta, puede comunicarse con la oficina de laActuaria
Municipal por correo eleclronico a cityclerk@lodi.gov o por telefono llamando al (209)333-6702 o consultando el Sitio web
www. lodi. gov/154/City-Clerk.
Aviso de No-Discriminaci6n por Motivos de Discapacidad y Acomodaci6n Razonable
La Ciudad promueve la equidad de vivienda y pone todos sus programas disponibles a las familias de ingresos bajos y
moderados, sin importar la edad, raza o etnia, color, religi6n, sexo, origen nacional, preferencia sexual, estado civil o
incapacidad.
La Ciudad de Lodi no discrimina en la admisi6n o acceso a, o tratamiento o empleo en, sus programas y actividades
subvencionadas federalmente por razones de incapacidad. Bajo solicitud, se les proporcionara acomodaciones
razonables a las personas discapacitadas. De ser solicitado tambien los servicios de Traducci6n a interpretaci6n se le
haran disponibles. Cualquier pregunta, inquietud o solicitud pertinente a estos avisos deben ser dirigidas a la siguiente
persona: Patrice Clemons, (209) 355-6800 ex. 4529. Las personas con Hipoacusia (deterioro de la audici6n), por favor
utilicen los Servicios de Relevo de California (California Relay Service) 7-1-1.