TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kim Summers, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
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Amendment to an Agreement with GRC Associates, Inc. for As-Needed Administrative Services for the Community Development Block Grant Program
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the first amendment to an agreement with GRC Associates, Inc. for as-needed Community Development Block Grant consultation services to extend the agreement by one year and increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $30,000; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On August 1, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 23-4695 authorizing the City's participation in the County of Riverside's Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 (Vote: 5-0)1.
On November 21, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 23-4715 authorizing the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25 (Vote: 5-0)2.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates federal funding annually through a program known as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the purpose of community development activities. CDBG funding can be used for a variety of programs, including providing housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities primarily for persons of low to moderate income. CDBG funds are often used by municipal agencies to offset General Fund expenditures that meet the program criteria.
As a requisite of the federal program, CDBG funding requires extensive administrative work from the City to ensure compliance with the HUD requirements. The City has an arrangement with Riverside...
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