TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James V. Capparelli, City Manager
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Resolution Approving the CDBG FY 2021 Annual Action Plan to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet, Illinois is an entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. In compliance with HUD regulations, the City of Joliet has prepared this FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The FY 2021 Annual Action Plan is a strategic guideline for the implementation of the City's housing, community, and economic development activities. This is the second Annual Action Plan under the City's FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
The FY 2021 Annual Action Plan is a collaborative effort between the City, the community at large, social service agencies, housing providers, community development agencies, and economic development groups. The planning process was accomplished through input received at public meetings, analysis of statistical data, and a review of the City's past performance. The City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD by August 13, 2021.
During the FY 2021 Program Year, the City of Joliet, IL will receive an allocation of $933,059. The City will also reprogram $193,000 from prior year allocations. The draft report was available in the Office of Neighborhood Services and on the City's website.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS:
In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan, the City of Joliet held a public hearing on June 15, 2021 (advertised on June 9, 2021). The draft Plan was on display from June 9, 2021 to July 9, 2021. No comments were received during the comment period. Three community members attended the public hearing and all had positive feelings regarding this plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends that the Mayor and Cit...
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