TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds
Recommended Action
Direct staff to pursue renewal of existing agreement with Sarasota County or proceed with steps towards becoming an entitlement community receiving funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Background Information
The City of North Port is entitled to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since the 1990's, the City of North Port has deferred CDBG entitlement funds to Sarasota County.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be sending the City a letter this spring asking if we want to participate as an entitlement community or continue to defer our funds to Sarasota County. If we chose to receive our funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are steps we must complete and submit prior to August 16, 2022.
Strategic Plan
Effective and Efficient Government
Financial Impact
If the City chooses to receive and oversee our entitlement funds, a budget amendment would be required for $81,000 from the General Fund. $75,000 is for a consultant to prepare and submit required plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to the deadline. $6,000 is for the office set up and equipment for a new Program Administrator who would begin in October 2022. There is no financial impact to defer funds to Sarasota County.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. 2019 Interlocal Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Program
3. 1995 Interlocal Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Program
4. Resolution 1992-R-12 Consortium Agreement
Prepared by: Valerie Malingowski, Grant Writer
Department Director: A. Jerome F...
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