Third 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.

Home Enhancement Program

• Program provides up to $25,000.00* to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements. o District 3: 5 ▪ Homeland – (1) CC, (1)APP

▪ San Jacinto – (2) PC ▪ Valle Vista – (1) APP

• 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.

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.

San Jacinto Mountains Community Center

• Phase I improvements (non-CDBG) are (approximately 98% complete) expected to be completed in December 2019. Sponsor is continuing with final construction drawings, permitting, and fund raising for Phase II. Sponsor has begun preparation of bid documents. Phase II construction (CDBG) now expected to begin Spring of 2020.

Green Acres/Winchester Road Improvements

• Substantial Amendment to add road improvements (Green Avenue and East Grand Avenue) approved by the Board on 12/10/19. Estimated cost $380,000. Trans will begin construction January/February 2020.