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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03211995 - 1.55 f - Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - uou ftyT �r�J FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development DATE: March 21, 1995 SUBJECT: Potential Community Development Block Grant Rescissions SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute letters to the County's Federal Legislative Delegation opposing any rescission of Fiscal Year 1995 Community Development Block Grant funds. FISCAL IMPACT Proposed rescissions approved by the House Appropriations Committee could result in an 8% reduction in the County's Fiscal Year 1995-96 allocation. Such a rescission could affect .already funded programs. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The House Appropriations Committee has approved a Rescission Bill that calls for, among other things, an 8% cut in Fiscal Year 1995 Community Development Block Grant programs. The Committee also called for significant cuts to a variety of HUD programs. The County's 1995-96 Community Development Block Grant program, which was approved by the Board in February, would be affected by this rescission. Our CDBG application is currently at HUD. We would typically initiate our program year on April 1. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: 4it•�^�i RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OMMEN ATION OF BO D COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON March 21, 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED—Z OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS / I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A ✓ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Jim Kennedy 646-4208 cc: Community Development ATTESTED March 21, 1995 County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS via Community Development AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Project Sponsors BY , DEPUTY JK:Ih sral 7/cdbg.bos The Board of Supervisors Contra �ekofthehBoard COSta and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,list District Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District Mark DeSaulnler,4th District Tom Torlakson,5th DistrictI "I srs co� `may` March 21, 1995 Senator Barbara Boxer U. S. Senate Hart Bldg,#112 Washington D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Boxer: I am writing to you on behalf of the thousands of low and moderate income individuals and families of Contra Costa County served through programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). It is our understanding that the House of Representatives has approved rescissions of approximately $350 million to FY 1995 CDBG Funds. If a corresponding action is taken by the Senate, this would result in an 8% reduction in the current years allocation to Contra Costa County. In combination with other resources Contra Costa County uses CDBG funds to provide services in the areas of housing, economic development, public improvements and services that benefit children, homeless, disabled, and other low and moderate income individuals and families of the County. The County FY 1995/96 program year, which begins April 1, 1995, is intended to serve approximately 43,000 individuals and families through housing, emergency shelter, food, child care, and health related programs. An 8% reduction in this years funding would result in the loss of services to approximately 4,500 individuals and families. In some cases the programs will be unable to continue resulting in a greater loss of projects and services. The CDBG program is entering its 21 st year of bipartisan support, and has provided a flexible tool for local entities to implement local priorities and objectives within the federal guidelines. The County as a 21 year entitlement community continues to respond to the needs of our low and moderate- income community with the assistance of local agencies and organizations funded through the CDBG program. 1 am confident of your support on behalf of Contra Costa County and the many organizations funded through CDBG. It is also important that you continue to be a strong voice with your colleagues in Congress for the CDBG program which stands as one of the primary federal investments in our low and moderate-income communities. Thank you for your ongoing efforts. Sincprely, Gayledishop, Chair Board of Supervisors BS:Ih cdbpsupp.ltr Phil Batchelor The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk of the Board Costa and County Administration Building county administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510 646-2371 Martinez, California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District Mark DeSaulnler,4th District "• Tom Torlakson,5th District ^' March 21, 1995 Congressman Bill Baker U, S. House of Representatives Longworth Bldg, #1724 Washington D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Baker: I am writing to you on behalf of the thousands of low and moderate income individuals and families of Contra Costa County served through programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). It is our understanding that the House of Representatives has approved rescissions of approximately $350 million to FY 1995 CDBG Funds. If a corresponding action is taken by the Senate, this would result in an 8% reduction in the current years allocation to Contra Costa County. In combination with other resources Contra Costa County uses CDBG funds to provide services in the areas of housing, economic development, public improvements and services that benefit children, homeless, disabled, and other low and moderate income individuals and families of the County. The County FY 1995/96 program year, which begins April 1, 1995, is intended to serve approximately 43,000 individuals and families through housing, emergency shelter, food, child care, and health related programs. An 8% reduction in this years funding would result in the loss of services to approximately 4,500 individuals and families. In some cases the programs will be unable to continue resulting in a greater loss of projects and services. The CDBG program is entering its 21st year of bipartisan support, and has provided a flexible tool for local entities to implement local priorities and objectives within the federal guidelines. The County as a 21 year entitlement community continues to respond to the needs of our low and moderate- income community with the assistance of local agencies and organizations funded through the CDBG program. I am confident of your support on behalf of Contra Costa County and the many organizations funded through CDBG. It is also important that you continue to be a strong voice with your colleagues in Congress for the CDBG program which stands as one of the primary federal investments in our low and moderate-income communities. Thank you for your ongoing efforts. Sincerely, Gayle Bishop, Chair Board of Supervisors ss:ih cdbgsupp.ltr The Board of Supervisors Contra CerlkooffatheBoard Costa and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Jeff.Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop,3rd District ;- Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District .5'9 COii�� March 21, 1995 Congressman George Miller U. S. House of Representatives Rayburn Bldg, #2205 Washington D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Miller: I am writing to you on behalf of the thousands of low and moderate income individuals and families of Contra Costa County served through programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). It is our understanding that the House of Representatives has approved rescissions of approximately $350 million to FY 1995 CDBG Funds. If a corresponding action is taken by the Senate, this would result in an 8% reduction in the current years allocation to Contra Costa County. In combination with other resources Contra Costa County uses CDBG funds to provide services in the areas of housing, economic development, public improvements and services that benefit children, homeless, disabled, and other low and moderate income individuals and families of the County. The County FY 1995/96 program year, which begins April 1, 1995, is intended to serve approximately 43,000 individuals and families through housing, emergency shelter, food, child care, and health related programs. An 8% reduction in this years funding would result in the loss of services to approximately 4,500 individuals and families. In some cases the programs will be unable to continue resulting in a greater loss of projects and services. The CDBG program is entering its 21 st year of bipartisan support, and has provided a flexible tool for local entities to implement local priorities and objectives within the federal guidelines. The County as a 21 year entitlement community continues to respond to the needs of our low and moderate- income community with the assistance of local agencies and organizations funded through the CDBG program. I am confident of your support on behalf of Contra Costa County and the many organizations funded through CDBG. It is also important that you continue to be a strong voice with your colleagues in Congress for the CDBG program which stands as one of the primary federal investments in our low and moderate-income communities. Thank you for your ongoing efforts. Sincerely, Gayle Bishop, Chair Board of Supervisors es:ih cdbgsupp.ltr Phil Batchelor The Board of Supervisors Contra , ;SS- 'Clerk 6f the Board and County Administration BuildingCosta County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District SE+C Gayle Bishop,3rd District ;• Mark DeSaulnier,4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District March 21, 1995 Senator Dianne Feinstein U. S. Senate Hart Bldg, #331 Washington D.C, 20510 Dear Senator Feinstein: I am writing to you on behalf of the thousands of low and moderate income individuals and families of Contra Costa County served through programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds(CDBG). It is our understanding that the House of Representatives has approved rescissions of approximately $350 million to FY 1995 CDBG Funds. If a corresponding action is taken by the Senate, this would result in an 8% reduction in the current years allocation to Contra Costa County. In combination with other resources Contra Costa County uses CDBG funds to provide services in the areas of housing, economic development, public improvements and services that benefit children, homeless, disabled, and other low and moderate income individuals and families of the County. The County FY 1995/96 program year, which begins April 1, 1995, is intended to serve approximately 43,000 individuals and families through housing, emergency shelter, food, child care, and health related programs. An 8% reduction in this years funding would result in the loss of services to approximately 4,500 individuals and families. In some cases the programs will be unable to continue resulting in a greater loss of projects and services. The CDBG program is entering its 21 st year of bipartisan support, and has provided a flexible tool for local entities to implement local priorities and objectives within the federal guidelines. The County as a 21 year entitlement community continues to respond to the needs of our low and moderate- income community with the assistance of local agencies and organizations funded through the CDBG program. I am confident of your support on behalf of Contra Costa County and the many organizations funded through CDBG. It is also important that you continue to be a strong voice with your colleagues in Congress for the CDBG program which stands as one of the primary federal investments in our low and moderate-income communities. Thank you for your ongoing efforts. Sincerely, Gayle Bishop, Chair Board of Supervisors BS:Ih edbgsupp.ltr