City Council Agenda Report
April 16, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development
Amanda Moreno, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-16 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Background:
On October 3, 2023, the City Council approved a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Annual Action Plan to reallocate unused Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $615,267 to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and allocate $600,000 from General Fund for a new citywide Residential Rehabilitation Program (Program).
Prior to this amendment, CDBG funds were allocated for the Home Improvement Program, although due to strict guidelines, a limited number of people were served. The reallocation of CDBG funding to the CIP program funded much needed repairs to streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and Americans with Disabilities Act access ramps.
Staff completed development of the new Program that is ready to be implemented. It will initially serve residents on the waitlist for the CDBG Home Improvement Program. Once all applicants on the waitlist have been assisted, staff will assess if additional residents can be assisted through the Program. The program funding will be allocated into the following categories:
•Accessibility upgrades: $100,000
•Air conditioning / cooling units: $100,000
•Home safety inspections / repairs: $100,000
•Senior Roof Repair / Replacement: $100,000
•Sustainability / energy efficient repairs: $100,000
•Administrative costs: $100,000
City Council April 16, 2024
Resolution No. 24-16 – Residential Rehabilitation Program Page No. 2 Budget Amendment
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8 Fiscal Impact:
A Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget amendment is required to reflect an allocation of $600,000 from General Fund to the citywide Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Citizens Advised: N/A
The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM, in the amount of $600,000.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-16