HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving 2025-26 Proposed Annual Action Plan Projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME ProgramsRESOLUTION NO. 25-231
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025-26 PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
AND HOME PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, as part of the City’s approved 2024-29 Five-Year Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consolidated Plan, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan
that outlines the proposed activities and budget to be implemented in the upcoming year. Action
Plan activities should be consistent with the goals and priorities identified in the Consolid ated
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan goals address support for creating and sustaining
affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households and for non-low- and moderate-
income households, with specified outcomes related to each goal; and,
WHEREAS, Public input was obtained through an in-person event and a survey. On March
13, 2025, City staff hosted in-person public forums to gather input regarding possible projects for
consideration. Five individuals attended the in-person forums. Additionally, staff gathered input
through a CDBG/HOME survey of approximately 87 interested CDBG followers. Eleven
responses were received; and,
WHEREAS, it has been highly encouraged that the staff proceed with determining the
2025-26 Annual Action Plan Projects to be prepared to meet the federal timelines when announced.
Staff believes there is substantial emphasis at this time on clear and implementable projects that
need to align with HUD administrative guidance. Therefore, staff recommends that the City
Council approve the use of allowed administration set asides and the identified 2025-26 Action
Plan Projects; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to note that date of public hearing cannot be set at this time.
Staff will set a date of public hearing once a schedule has been determined with allocations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the proposed draft 2025-26 Annual Action Plan Program Projects and proposed budget in
connection with the City’s Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs, as
outlined in Attachments IV A-B, and direct staff to begin preparing the plan for the public
comment period once the actual allocations have been announced by HUD is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of May, 2025.