CDBG-CV
FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
Substantial Amendment No. 7
March 11, 2025
City Council Meeting
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:
Activity
Allocation
Rental/Mortgage Assistance
$ 600,000.00
Utility Assistance
$ 300,000.00
Store Front Small Business Assistance
$ 200,000.00
PPE for Seniors
$ 25,260.00
Workforce Development
$ 114,324.00
COVID TESTING
$ 100,000.00
TOTAL:
$1,339,584.00
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:
Activity
Allocation
Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
$ 560,000.00
Store Front Small Business Assistance
$ 200,000.00
Food Insecurity Program
$ 100,000.00
PPE & Hot Meals for Seniors
$ 25,260.00
Workforce Development (NCNW)
$ 57,162.00
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
$ 197,162.00
Warming Center
$ 200,000.00
Total
$ 1,339,584.00
Amounts Expended
Activity
Allocation Substantial Amendment No. 6
Expenditures to Date
Balance
Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
$ 560,000.00
$ 533,502.71
$ 26,497.29
Store Front Small Business Assistance
$ 200,000.00
$ 94,000.00
$ 106,000.00
Food Insecurity Program
$ 100,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ -
PPE & Hot Meals for Seniors
$ 25,260.00
$ -
$ 25,260.00
Workforce Development (NCNW)
$ 57,162.00
$ 57,162.00
$ -
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
$ 197,162.00
$ 114,471.89
$ 82,690.11
Warming Center
$ 200,000.00
$ -
$ 200,000.00
TOTAL
$ 1,339,584.00
$ 899,136.60
$ 440,447.40
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
Ineligible Uses of CDBG-CV Funds
CDBG eligible activities and programs that do not prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus.
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
Ad-Hoc RecommendationSubstantial Amendment No. 7
Activity
Current Balance
Recommended Allocation
Net Change
Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
$ 26,497.29
$ -
$ (26,497.29)
Store Front Small Business Assistance
$ 106,000.00
$ -
$ (106,000.00)
Food Insecurity Program
$ -
$ -
$ -
PPE & Hot Meals for Seniors
$ 25,260.00
$ -
$ (25,260.00)
Workforce Development (NCNW)
$ -
$ -
$ -
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
$ 82,690.11
$ -
$ (82,690.11)
Warming Center
$ 200,000.00
$ -
$ (200,000.00)
Senior Support Services
$ -
$ 37,000.00
$ 37,000.00
COVID Test Kits and PPE
$ -
$ 40,000.00
$ 40,000.00
Mobile Food Distribution
$ -
$ 100,000.00
$ 100,000.00
Rialto Legal Services
$ -
$ 50,000.00
$ 50,000.00
Landlord Tenant Services
Coronavirus Project
$ -
$ 40,000.00
$ 40,000.00
Park Improvements
$ -
$ 173,447.40
$ 173,447.40
TOTAL
$ 440,447.40
$ 440,447.40
$ -
Proposed Park Improvements
Reprogram remaining funds in the amount of $173,447.40 for outdoor park improvements throughout the City to help prevent and reduce exposure to COVID-19.
Facility and Infrastructure Improvements:
Construction or renovation of outdoor fitness stations, trails, or walking paths.
ADA improvements, such as accessible pathways and ramp installations to make the park inclusive.
Recreation and Community Engagement Spaces:
Upgrades to playgrounds and play structures to include antimicrobial surfaces and touch-free features.
Security and Lighting Improvements:
Installation of security cameras and improved lighting to promote safety and increase access to public spaces.
Addition of fencing or barriers to control crowd flow and maintain public health guidelines.
Eligible Parks and Project Suggestions
Anderson Park 726 S Lilac Ave.
Replacement of outdoor exercise equipment and installation a shade structure Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lot Replacement of play structure and removal of wood chips installation of rubber surfacing Rialto City Park 130 E. San Bernardino Ave.
Installation of shade structure over the outdoor courts Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lot Replacement of play structure and removal of wood chips installation of rubber surfacing Margarett Todd Park (Rialto Community Center) 201 N Willow Ave.
Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lots Replacement of play structure
Bud Bender Park 235 N. Lilac Ave.
Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lots Joe Sampson Park 650 W Randall Ave.
Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lots Shade structure installation over the playground
Eligible Parks and Project Suggestions Continued…
The following park has CDBG eligible areas:
Frisbie Park -1901 N Acacia Ave, Rialto, CA 92376
Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lots Installation of security cameras around the park, and parking lots Shade structure installation over bleachers, or playgrounds
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Conduct Public Hearing continued from February 25, 2025, to solicit public comments from interested citizens; Adopt Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 7 to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan; Authorize the City Manager or her designee to submit the Substantial Amendment of Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Authorize the City Manager or her designee to take all actions necessary to implement the programs identified in the AAP; and Authorize the City Manager or designee, to make all conforming modifications and edits, and to execute all implementing documents required by HUD in a form approved by the City Attorney.