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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.