City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 5, 2024
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: CDBG Amendment for Community Center
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an Amended Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Monterey to receive an additional $122,912 in Community Development Block Funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.
BACKGROUND
As the Council is aware, the Community Center Complex Project will be constructed in phases based on available funding. Phase 1 includes “Building A” which is comprised of the Teen Innovation Center, County Library, meeting rooms, restrooms, a large courtyard including an amphitheater and site improvements (new driveway, wet/dry utilities, parking lot and landscaping). Phase 2 will construct “Building B” which will be comprised of the Community Center which has a Community Hall, Fitness Center, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms and restrooms.
Funding for Phase 1 includes Community Development Block (CDBG) monies from the County of Monterey.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
At your November 20, 2023 meeting, the City Council authorized execution of a Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Monterey for an initial amount of $704,857. As mentioned in the staff report for that meeting, County staff had advised city staff in mid-2023 that a prior CDBG funded project (the 2019 Reroofing of the Council Chambers) was deemed ineligible by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the city needed to return $122,912 to the County.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 County staff pledged to “make the city whole” through an Amended Subrecipient Agreement to restore the $122,912 in CDBG funds for use on the Community Center Project. To that end, at their January 9, 2024 meeting, the County Board of Supervisors approved an Amended Subrecipient Agreement with the city to increase the CDBG Funding from $704,857 to $827,769.
In conclusion, staff recommends that the City Council authorize execution of an Amended Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Monterey to increase CDBG funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a multi-use facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
ALTERNATIVES
The Council could decide to not execute the Amended Subrecipient Agreement, but it’s not recommended as CDBG monies are part of the overall funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
Authorizing the Amended Subrecipient Agreement increases CDBG funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project from $704,857 to $827,769.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an Amended Subrecipient Agreement with the County of Monterey to receive an additional $122,912 in Community Development Block Funding for Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.
Attachments:
1. Amended Subrecipient Agreement