City of RIALTO
CDBG-CV UPDATE
Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
January 23,2025
Reporting
2 Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024
1) Community Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements, (2) Public Services for Low income residents, (3) Housing Preservation, (4) Fair Housing Services.
Annual Action Plan: The Action Plan discusses the specific activities planned for each year and the resources available. It must be submitted annually and approved by HUD before funds are released. Report is typically due May 15th.
CAPER: Grantees are required to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) at the end of each program year to report on the prior year program accomplishments. By providing detailed financial and beneficiary information, the CAPER explains how a jurisdiction is carrying out its housing and community development strategies, projects, and activities. Report is typically due August 16.
3 What is CDBG?
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is funded directly by the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD provides the annual grant on a formula basis to Cities like Rialto to carry out eligible development activities.
Provides for a wide range of housing, community and economic development activities.
Require that each activity addresses a 5-Year Consolidated Plan Goal.
4 CDBG Primary Objective
Viable urban communities
Principally for low/mod persons
Decent housing
Suitable living environment
Expanded economic opportunity
5 CDBG National Objective
The proposed project/activity must meet at least one of HUD’s CDBG National Objectives listed below:
Benefits Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Individuals/Households Addresses the prevention or elimination of slums or blight Community development needs having a particular urgency
6 ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Wide variety possible!
Public services
Housing activities
Public facilities
Economic development
Acquisition, Construction, or Reconstruction of Buildings for the General Conduct of Government Political Activities
New Housing Construction
Maintenance & Operating Expenses (Local Government)
Equipment Purchases (Local Government)
Political or Religious Proselytizing
Fundraising
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
7 FUNDING
$1,219,472 CDBG allocation for FY 2023-2024 City of Rialto Up to 15% - Public Services
After-School Youth Programs
Healthcare
Educational Programs
And more!
Up to 20% - Program Administration
Remainder – non-public service activities
Housing Rehabilitation
Infrastructure and Park Improvements
And more
Rialto
Subrecipient
Contractor, CBDO
Beneficiary
HUD
CDBG-CV Background
The City received $1,339,584 in Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding. The City allocated funds as follow:
CDBG-CV Background
Over the course of two years, several significant amendments were approved to address the needs of the community. On May 9, 2023, the City Council approved Substantial Amendment No. 6, appropriating $1,339,584 of CDBG-CV funds to the following programs:
Amounts Expended
Recommended Uses for CDBG-CV Funds
Rehabilitation of public facility or park infrastructure to include:
Broadband: wiring, fiber optic cables, permanently fixed equipment to provide broadband internet access in low-moderate income area HVAC improvements to prevent COVID spread, plumbing upgrades to improve sanitation Creation or improvement of outdoor space for social distancing Touchless water fountains, automatic doors
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Provide additional space for outdoor activity.
Purchase and install new gates, removal of architectural barriers that restrict access for elderly or disabled persons.
Funding to additional public services that carryout activities that prepare, respond, or prevent COVID such as:
Homeless outreach
Mental health services
Food banks
Administration Costs for CDBG-CV
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Ad-Hoc:
Provide direction on reprogramming of CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $440,447.40