Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Stockton, as a recipient of HUD program funds, to develop an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that describes the proposed activities to be funded through any of its three funded programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and The City's AAP details its funding objectives for these programs and identifies the specific projects/activities to which HUD resources will be allocated to; and At the City’s discretion, HUD allows the City to amend an AAP as needed if the City determines that planned activities are no longer feasible and/or will not meet planned objectives; and Through this item, staff is proposing two Annual Action Plan Amendments: 1) a third amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 AAP; and 2) an Amendment number 1 to the 2023-2024 AAP; and The CDBG-CV funds identified in the 2020-2021 AAP are being recommended for reallocation to support activities that align with community needs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of access to healthy food and avenues for distribution remains a barrier for many Stockton households. Through the utilization of CDBG-CV funds for activities that address food insecurity, the community will be better prepared to face a future pandemic and provide the necessary resources for individuals and families in need; and Funds received through the CDBG-CV allocation must be used for eligible activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of COVID-19. Access to healthy, nutritious food was identified as a significant problem in the community that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food insecurity has also been one of the longest lasting impacts of the pandemic; and The purpose of this third amendment is to reallocate unspent CDBG-CV funds to Urban Agriculture & Food Insecurity. The objective of this activity is to quantifiably increase the capacity of public services associated with assisting families’ access to food, toiletries, and other personal care items; and An amendment to the 2023-2024 AAP has also been prepared to maximize community impact and meet timely expenditure requirements set by HUD. The purpose of the amendment is to reallocate $1,510,261 from the Public Infrastructure Improvements to eligible Affordable Housing activities. Affordable housing was one of the top Consolidated Plan priorities and there is a high demand for affordable housing in the community. CDBG funds will be awarded to affordable housing developers for eligible housing activities, as established by the CDBG program, including but not limited to property acquisition; and In addition to reallocating CDBG funds, the 2023-2024 AAP will be substantially amended to expand eligible matrix codes for Blight Abatement activities under the Economic Development project category; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan (attached as Exhibit 1 to the Resolution) with any modifications deemed appropriate.
2. Approve a First Amendment to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (attached as Exhibit 2 to the Resolution) with any modifications deemed appropriate.
3. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate funds among approved activities and partners as needed to maximize impact and benefit to the Stockton community.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, execute contracts with sub-recipients, and to take any and all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED October 17, 2023 .
ATTEST: KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton