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Human Services Department recommending conceptual approval to submit a Community Development Block Grant Planning and Technical Assistance Economic Development Allocation application for one or more projects in an amount up to $35,000 each, for a combined total amount up to $70,000 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
FUNDING: Federal CDBG Grant Funds.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no cost associated with the application process beyond the staff time associated with preparation of an updated application. The County match requirement for each $35,000 study is expected to be designated by the NOFA at $1,750 each, which is 5% of the grant amount. The in-kind match is proposed to be covered by the administering departments budgeted General Fund Housing Element Implementation dollars for the Sierra Pacific Industries project-specific study and by the County Economic Development Promotion Fund, with a community contribution for the Divide economic development plan non-project-specific study.
Background:
On August 16, 2007, a community forum was held in Georgetown to discuss barriers to community and economic development in the Divide area. Community and County stakeholder groups subsequently formed to discuss concerns that were identified at the forum. An application was developed proposing to hire a consultant to collect and evaluate demographics and economic data that would result in an economic development plan for the Divide community. Such a study would assist the County in meeting the goals identified in the 12-month interdepartmental economic development action plan adopted by the Board on May 18, 2009, to create prosperous and sustainable communities while maintaining our quality of life. This plan includes an action to explore and apply for community economic development grants, State and Federal governmental assistance sour...
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