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Requesting acceptance of the 2018-2022 HUD Consolidated Plan and the 2018-2019 1-Year Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Entitlement Grant programs.
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To the Honorable Board:
I hereby submit for your approval the City of Somerville's proposed 2018-2022 HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2018-2019 One-Year Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. The total budget under the City's mandated program year 2018-2019 is estimated at $2,850,000 in new entitlement. To this amount an anticipated $75,000 in program income will be added for a total budget of new funds of $2,925,000.
In keeping with the priorities outlined in the City's proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the One-Year Action Plan describes activities the City will undertake in the areas of housing, economic and community development, parks and open space, transportation and infrastructure, and public services. The CDBG, HOME and ESG grant funds provide the City of Somerville with a significant opportunity to undertake activities which will provide substantial benefits to our residents. The Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development will administer these funds.
My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor