TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program
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2. SUMMARY
Consideration of the draft Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program.
2. Submit the Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025, the City approved the implementation of a Business Assistance Program through the adoption of the FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), with initial funding of $70,741 of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). The Annual Action Plan provides a comprehensive summary of the strategies, activities, and federal and non-federal resources allocated each year to address the specific needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The Con Plan is a five-year plan completed by the City that establishes the housing and community development priorities, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The Con Plan serves as a strategic framework that enables the City to assess affordable housing and community development needs, evaluate market conditions, and make informed decisions based on data analysis. The 2025-2026 AAP is the first year of the 2025-2029 Con Plan.
Community Development Fa?ade Program
On December 9, 2025, the City approved a Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2026 AAP t...
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