ATTACHMENT III
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26-____
Introduced by Council Member
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND APPROPRIATING THE COMMUNITY AGENCY FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -2027 IN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES
CATEGORY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER TH E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 makes funds available to qualified cities for certain community development activities, and the City of Hayward is qualified to receive certain funds pursuant to said act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered public testimony and the CDBG Program recommendations prepared by staff and the Community Services Commission, a copy of which is attached and hereby referred to for further particulars; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the environmental impact of the program and hereby finds and determines that the program is composed of projects that are categorically excluded from the National Environmental Protection Act or will be subject to later environmental review and finds and determines that the activities funded by the program are either not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act or will be subject to later environmental review.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby approves the CDBG Program Annual Action Plan and authorizes the City Manager on behalf of the City of Hayward to execute and submit the required applications and all implementing documents in connection therewith.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Hayward hereby approves and appropriates the Community Agency Funding Community Development Block Grant Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as shown in Exhibit A, in a total amount not to exceed $1,266,228 which is incorporated by reference herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Hayward hereby approves and appropriates the Community Development Block Grant funding allocations recommendations and Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026 as shown in Exhibit B, in a total amount of $1,549,908.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Hayward hereby approves the Community Development Block Grant priority needs, goals, and not limited to but including the recommended planned sample activities for HUD Program Year 2026 as shown in Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except as may be otherwise provided, any and all expenditures relating to the objectives described in the Community Agency budget are hereby approved and authorized and payments therefore may be made by the Director of Finance of the City of Hayward without further action of City Council.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, _____________________2026.
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST:______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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Exhibit A
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recommendations to City Council
CATEGORY AGENCY PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
CDBG - PUBLIC SERVICES
Housing Eden Council for Hope and
Opportunity (ECHO)
Fair Housing
Services* $26,302
Information and
Referral
Eden Information and
Referral 211 Contract $50,000
Housing and
Homelessness
Bay Area Community
Services
Hayward Navigation
Center $184,502
TOTAL CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES $260,804
CDBG Housing Programs
*HUD-mandated Fair Housing Services are eligible for inclusion under the City of Hayward’s Administration and Planning funding allocation. The $26,302 cost for this activity would not be counted toward the City’s Public Services funding cap, although it is still classified as a service.
Infrastructure-
Neighborhood
Facilities
Rebuilding Together East
Bay Network
Rehabilitation and
Repair $150,000
Infrastructure-
Neighborhood
Facilities
Habitat for Humanity East
Bay/Silicon Valley, Inc.
Home Repair
Program $225,000
TOTAL CDBG HOUSING PROGRAMS $375,000
CDBG Public Facilities & Infrastructure
Public Facilities Hayward Fire Department
Emergency Response
Equipment in Low-
Moderate Income
Areas
$630,424
TOTAL CDBG PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE $630,424
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Exhibit B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HUD PROGRAM YEAR 2026
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FUNDING ALLOCATION
No. Project Category Program Year 2026 (FY 2026-2027) Funding Allocation
1. Administration & Planning $309,982
2. Housing Programs $375,000
3. Public Services $234,502
4. Public Facilities & Infrastructure $630,424
TOTAL $1,549,908
Exhibit C
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ATTACHMENT III
HUD PROGRAM YEAR 2026 PRIORITY NEEDS, GOALS, PLANNED SAMPLE ACTIVITIES Priority Needs Goals Sample Activities
1. Expand & Improve Public
Infrastructure & Facilities
1a. Facility and Infrastructure
access and capacity
Accessibility
improvements to
facilities open to the
public; emergency
response capital
purchases
2. Preserve, Protect, and
Produce Housing Stock
2a. Preserve existing
homeownership housing
Home repairs for older
adults; accessibility and
safety upgrades
3. Public Services & Quality
of Life Improvements
3a. Provide supportive
services for special needs
Emergency shelter,
interim housing, and
supportive services for
individuals experiencing
homelessness
3b. Provide vital services for
low-to-mod income
households
Homelessness, elderly,
youth, and family
education services and
legal services