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FY 2007-2008 Consolidated Action Plan 4 March 5,2007 Recreation Links Program, the Davis Street Family Resource Center grant will be increased from $24,000 to $25,549; and, Project Literacy's grant will be increased from $25,000 to $30,000. The City Council will make its final recommendations for CDBG-funded public services on April 16, 2007. For Public Facilities, the City has historically utilized CDBG funds for capital improvement projects initiated by the City and local non-profit agencies. CDBG funds have been used for building and infrastructure improvements in eligible areas, accessibility upgrades to parks, and facility improvements for non-profit agencies serving the community. The City will continue to allocate funds for the proposed new Senior Center, which is a high priority of the City Council, Senior Services Commission, and senior residents. Previously, the City allocated CDBG funds for site acquisition, a feasibility study, and designs/plans. Last year, the City allocated $656,753 in CDBG funds for the Senior Center. For FY 2007-08, $537,227 in CDBG funds will be allocated for the Senior Center. For the CDBG general administration budget, the total allocated is $151,083, which is the amount available under a 20% spending cap in accordance with HUD regulations. In addition to the fair housing activity allocated under the administration budget, the County Continuum of Care staffing budget is covered under the CDBG administration costs at the same cost as last year ($6,755). Each city in the County Continuum of Care Consortium has been designated a pro rata funding request. The City proposes to use its HOME funds to assist in the development of a new senior rental unit facility or for other affordable housing projects. Current City Council Policy Current Council Policy is defined by the FY 2005-09 Consolidated Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2005-046 on April 18, 2005. In addition, the Consolidated Plan conforms to the City's Housing Strategy, which the Council approved in Spring of 2004 and addresses the affordable housing goals ofthe Consolidated Plan. Previous City Council Action(s) N/A City Council Committee Review and Action On February 8,2007, City staff made a presentation to the City Council Business and Housing Development Committee on the proposed draft FY 2007-08 Action Plan for their review. No Committee action was taken subsequent to this meeting. Applicable General Plan Policy The Consolidated Plan addresses the goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan, such as increasing the supply of affordable for-sale and rental housing, providing opportunities for home ownership, preserving and rehabilitating existing affordable owner-occupied and rental housing, and addressing special needs populations.