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CASE CONSIDER ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Basically, CDBG funds are limited to being used for projects that benefit the handicapped, senior citizens and low to moderate income persons; planning projects; economic development; and historical preservation. In order to accomplish more significant projects, Anoka County allows for cities to use more than one years allocation at a time in the same funding cycle. CDBG funds are normally processed in 3 year cycles and 1999 is the first year of a new cycle. However, this funding cycle will only consist of two years because 1999 and 2000 are the only years remaining before the County converts to a competitive based system for distribution of CDBG funds. The City of Ramsey's allocation for 1999 is $32,483.00; the two year allocation is $64,966.00.. The County deducts a $1,000.00 administrative fee each year we do a project. In addition, Ramsey previously allocated $63,988.00 in CDBG funds towards land acquisition for the senior apartment building. However, the funds had to be pulled from that project when it became known that CDBG involvement would significantly restrict income eligibility for residents of the facility. Council may want to consider reallocating these funds to the rehabilitation of 5 homes that will be acquired by Anoka County Community Action Program as a result of the Hwy. #47 corridor improvements. Observations: The advertised deadline for applying for Ramsey's CDBG funds is the public hearing on January 26. Applications received to date are included in your packet this evening. Any additional applications received by 5:00 p.m. on January 26 will be assembled into a packet and distributed to Council at the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Council may then receive additional requests at the hearing or support for requests already submitted. Staff has scheduled the Council allocation of these funds for the February 9 Council meeting to provide sufficient time to review the applications received and call for any additional information deemed necessary to make the decision. Below is a summary of applications received to date: 1. Community Emergency Assistance Program $3,000.00 2. Rise $3,000.00 3. Family Life Mental Health Center $5,000.00 4. ACBC Food Shelf & Clothing $6,000.00 5. North Anoka Meals on Wheels $4,307.00 6. Alexandra House $2,000.00 7. Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties $1,500.00 8. ACCAP Senior Outreach Program $3,107.00 9. Central Center for Family Resources $3,000.00 10. Fathers' Resource Center $3,500.00 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE REQUESTS $34,414.00