Department: Parks & Recreation
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors and Kathy Rankin
Subject: Consideration and Approval of 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations ______________________________________________________________________
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Consideration and Approval of 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations.B
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Summary:
The City of Olathe has a long-standing cooperative agreement with Johnson County for receiving CDBG funds. As a result of the agreement, the City of Olathe receives 41% of the County’s CDBG funds. The projected 2020 allocation amount is $328,000.
The City of Olathe and Johnson County utilize the same CDBG application, guidelines and procedures. Olathe is responsible for advertising CDBG grant funding availability, conducting a public hearing, which took place May 7, 2019, overseeing the Olathe application and review process, and making funding recommendations. Olathe received thirteen grant applications and on June 6, 2019 grant applicants presented their proposals and funding requests to a review committee comprised of city staff and community individuals.
The following funding recommendations were reviewed as a Report by City Council at the July 16, 2019 meeting.
Public Facilities and Housing
City of Olathe Sidewalk Project-Keeler Street $100,000.00
Community Enhancement Officer (Full-Time) $ 27,000.00
Parkview Manor Bathroom Upgrades $ 14,800.00
Parkview Manor Parking Lot Resurfacing $ 30,000.00
City of Olathe Corey Circle Playground $ 30,000.00
Pine and Elm Driveway and ADA entrances $ 57,000.00
Friends of JCDS $ 20,000.00
Public Services
Salvation Army - Emergency Assistance $ 7,000.00
Catholic Charities - Emergency Assistance $ 8,000.00
JoCo Park & Rec - Before & After School Scholarships $ 5,200.00
Taxi Program $ 29,000.00
TOTAL $328,000.00
If additional funds are allocated by the federal government, the committee is recommending
they be disbursed between Parkview Manor bathroom project and Catholic Charities. If funds
are reduced by federal government, the Parkview Manor bathroom project would be reduced
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Financial Impact:
Approximately $328,000 in federal funds are being made available to Olathe to address public improvements, housing services, community development, and public services that benefit low to moderate income persons.
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Action Needed:
Approval of the 2020 CDBG funding recommendations
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