HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Setting Date of Public Hearing on Amendment to the 2019/20 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) RESOLUTION NO. 19-644
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT
TO THE 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in discussions with the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments,
it was discovered that an opportunity became available where CDBG funds could be used to
facilitate the construction of a bike path from Franklin Park to South Wilmoth Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department would be installing a bike path to the west side
of Franklin Park to Beedle Drive and the Parks and Recreation Department would be installing
additional recreational features in Franklin Park; and,
WHEREAS,the overall bike route was originally identified as part of the 2040 Long Range
Transportation Plan and the proposed CDBG Bike Path project section would involve the acquisition
and demolition of a two-story single-family rental on South Franklin; and,
WHEREAS, the single-family house is located in the pathway where the bike path would
need to be installed and the house is currently being rented; therefore,pursuing this project would
also involve the relocation of occupants; and,
WHEREAS, to pursue this new project, the current Annual Action Plan would need to be
amended, as the current 2019-20 Program year projects were submitted and approved by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)and are ready for implementation for both
the CDBG and HOME programs; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed project had been discussed with the HUD Field Office staff,who
have determined it to be an eligible activity;however,if the project is not listed in the adopted 2019-
20 Action Plan activities, an amendment is required to the adopted Action Plan to add the activity;
and,
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Action Plan requires a 30-day comment period from the
public and a public hearing with City Council before it can be submitted as an additional activity to
the Field Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that setting the date of public hearing for January 28, 2020, for approval of the Amendment to the
2019/20 Annual Action Plan projects for the Community Development Block Grant Program is
hereby approved
ADOPTED THIS l Th day of December, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 17t'day of December, 2019.