Title
2017 HOME PROJECT ALLOCATION
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Each year, 5% of the HOME program funds are set aside for operating costs for a community housing development organization. A public hearing was held on June 8, 2017 to take comments on the 2017 HOME allocations.
Consortium Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Designation and Funding
CHDO 5% Operating Costs
The Lower Columbia Community Action Program has applied to be the consortium’s Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). If designated, Lower Columbia CAP will receive funds for operating and capacity building costs including salaries and benefits, training, department pro-rated cost allocations (rent, phone, etc.), equipment, materials, supplies and tools. The amount will be 5% of the 2017 HOME allocation.
Lower Columbia Community Action Program $12,231.95
Requires approval from Consortium Partners (Longview and Kelso City Councils)
RECOMMENDED MOTION(s)
Motion to approve Lower Columbia Community Action Program as the recipient of the Consortium Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside and operating costs funds for 2017 and designated CHDO.