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Resolution No. 9755
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving
The Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for
Fiscal Year 2018-2019
A. On May 4, 2015, the Palo Alto City Council approved and adopted a document entitled
"Consolidated Plan" which identified and established the Palo Alto housing and non-housing community
development needs, objectives and priorities for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020.
B. The Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Action Plan, the annual funding update to the Consolidated
Plan, was available for public review and commentary during the period from March 16, 2018 through
April 16, 2018.
C. The potential uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were
evaluated in light of the needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan and reflected in the
recommendations and comments of the Human Relations Commission and other interested citizens.
D. Under the CDBG program, the highest priority is given to activities which will benefit
persons with low and moderate incomes.
E. The City Council and the Finance Committee of the City Council have held publicly
noticed public hearings on the proposed uses of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
F. CDBG funds allocated to the City for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 are proposed to implement
the programs described in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The uses of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 are hereby approved and
authorized for the following programs:
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2.
3.
Name of Program
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County-Long Term
Care Ombudsman Program. Advocate for the rights of
seniors and disabled residents in long term care
facilities.
LifeMoves -Opportunity Services Center. Provide
comprehensive, one-stop, multi-service day drop-in
center for critical homeless services.
Palo Alto Housing Corporation -SRO Resident Support.
Provide in-house SRO Service Coordinator for support
counseling, employment assistance and crisis
intervention.
Amount
$ 10,000
$ 44,933
$ 30,933
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5.
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8.
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Silicon Valley Independent Living Center -Housing and
Emergency Services. Assist low-income individuals and
families in search for affordable, accessible housing.
YWCA of Silicon Valley -Domestic Violence Services.
Provide crisis intervention, emergency shelter,
comprehensive case management, counseling/ therapy,
children's play therapy and legal services
Project Sentinel -Fair Housing Services. Provide fair
housing services including complaint investigation,
counseling, advocacy and community education
City of Palo Alto Department of Planning and
Community Environment -CDBG Program
Administration.
Downtown Streets -Workforce Development Program.
Provide comprehensive support services for homeless/
unemployed to secure employment.
City of Palo Alto -Minor Home Repair Program. Provide
minor home repairs, including repairs that address
health and safety issues and accessibility upgrades.
$ 5,032
$ 10,000
$ 33,698
$ 85,000
$ 336,400
$114,438
TOTAL $670,434
SECTION 2. The total amount set forth under Section 1 of this resolution represents
the proposed estimated allocation of $484,816, in CDBG funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, $136,049 in anticipated program
income for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Palo Alto Housing Corporation, and a total of $49,569 in prior
year resources (Silicon Valley Independent Living Center, Downtown Streets and CDBG Administration
FY 2017 -$10,666; City of Palo Alto Microenterprise Assistance Program, FY 2014 -$171 and $38,732 in
FY 2016 excess program income).
SECTION 3. The City staff is hereby authorized to submit the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 annual
Action Plan, update and appropriate application forms to HUD for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 CDBG
funds, and such money shall be spent as set forth in this resolution. The Mayor, City Manager and any
other designated City staff or officials are hereby authorized to execute such application forms and any
other necessary documents to secure these funds. The City Manager or designee is authorized to sign all
necessary grant agreements with the program providers set forth in Section 1.
SECTION 4. The funding amounts set forth in Section 1 of this resolution are based on
final allocation amounts from the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 HUD appropriations; City Staff is authorized
to make adjustments increasing or decreasing the funding amounts set forth herein as consistent with
the adopted Citizen Participation Plan.
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SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 CDBG program
authorized under Section 1 of this resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). However, the Council further authorizes and directs City staff to prepare certifications that
may be required, under CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for each project under
the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 CDBG program prior to the release of funds for any such project.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 7, 2018
AYES:
NOES:
DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, HOLMAN, KNISS, KOU, TANAKA
WOLBACH
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
SCHARFF
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CDBG Coordinator
APPROVED:
DDocuSigned by:
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City Manager
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Director of Planning and Community
Environment
Director of Administrative Services