Fifth District Update_Feb 2020

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs

• Staff are reviewing 2020-2021 CDBG District applications, Cooperating City applications, and ESG applications. Public Hearing for Proposed 2020-2021 Action Plan is scheduled for February 11, 2020. • Federal FY 2020 budget approved 12/22/19. The CDBG program received small increase over FY 2019. The County’s actual 2020-21 CDBG allocation to be determined by HUD in February- March 2020. • Program provides up to $25,000.00* to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements. o District 5 : 1 ▪ Cabazon – SCH1 • The Home Enhancement Program is marketed, through neighborhood canvassing flyers dropped off at Community Centers and Libraries, referrals from previous clients, and discussions that come up at Community meetings.

Home Enhancement Program

Project Status Codes

APP

CC

Application

County Counsel

JOB

SCH

Job Walk

Scheduled for Construction

BP

CON

Bid Process

Construction

AG

PC

Agreement

Project Completed

*Pre-1978 Program provides up to $35,000.00 to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements in homes built before 1978.

Perris Valley Cemetery District/Edward Dean Museum ADA Upgrades

• Community and Cultural Service Division (CCSD) coordinating with PMO to plan and carry out various renovations and upgrades to improve accessibility at these facilities.

Cabazon/Whitewater Road Improvements (Phase I)

• Substantial Amendment to add Phase I Road Improvements (Cholla Road and Ocotillo Road) to 2019-20 Action Plan approved by Board 12/10/19 BOS meeting. Estimated cost = $305,000. Trans will begin construction May/June 2020.