Title
Conduct the first of two required public hearings and receive feedback regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Consolidated Plan and Action Plan.
Summary
The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled communities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Pflugerville became an entitlement community in 2013 and is currently developing the first 5-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan serves as the application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for CDBG funding. The Consolidated Plan is designed to aid local jurisdictions in assessing their housing and community development needs and priorities. The priorities established by the Consolidated Plan are carried out through actions and activities each year as established in the Annual Action Plan. Potential activities, include but are not limited to, sidewalk installation or repair, streetlights, parks, parks improvements and recreation programs for low- to moderate-income citizens and/or areas.
The allocated funding available for actions and activities for this first cycle is $232,501. This is an annual allocation and the estimated amount the city may anticipate receiving annually over the next five years.
As part of establishing the Consolidated Plan, HUD requires that the entitled community host two public hearings to receive input from the community regarding the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. This is the first of the two required public hearings. A second public hearing will be scheduled for July 8, 2014. These forums provide citizens an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the programs and projects.
Beginning June 2, 2014 thru July 2, 2014, the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be posted and available for public review and comment at:
2) City of Pflugerville Public Library located at 1008 W. Pfluger Street; and
3) Travis County Community Center located at 15822 Foothill Farms Loop.
Prior City Council Action
On March 11, 2014 City Council approved the associated Citizen Participation Plan.
Projected Future City Council Action
A second public hearing regarding the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan is scheduled for July 8, 2014.
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director