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I. HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT (HHSG) PROGRAM BACKGROUND The City implemented an amended Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSG) program at the beginning of fiscal year 2010-11. The HHSG program combines funding from two federal grants — CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME (HOME Investment Partnership Program) — and two local sources — the Lower Income Housing Fund and General Funds for human services (part of the former "City Grant" program) — into a single streamlined grant program. The proposed allocation of grant funds covers the City's and HUD's next fiscal year. However, the City generally refers to this as its FY2015 fiscal year while HUD refers to it as its FY2014 year. As a result, to be consistent with HUD, this report will refer to these expenditures as being part of the FY2014 grant funding cycle. HHSG applications for FY2014 grant funding cycle were solicited in early December through late January. Twenty-seven (27) applications were received by the January 27 deadline With a total funding request of $1,127,859. Based on a process introduced several years ago, applications were submitted electronically via a computer software system which allowed members of the Human Services Commission to review the applications on line. Consequently, no printed materials were distributed this year. DISCUSSION Expected HHSG Funding Levels The following table summarizes the anticipated composite level of funding for the HHSG program for the coming fiscal year. Source FY2013114 FY2014/15 Notes Funding Funding CDBG $217,955 $213,013 HUD advised the City of its FY 2014 allocation On 3/18/2014.. The allocation ($266,266) is 2.6% less than last year and mirrors federal funding trends nationwide.. The $213,013 amount to the left includes $173,074 for capitalrehab and$39,939 for public services(15%max.). CDBG $54,488 $53,253 CDBG funds for program administration(maximum 20%of total grant). City Gen. $160,000 $164,280 Formerly City Grant funds reserved for human services; increased Fund from last year based on 2.67%increase in the City's General Fund per policy adopted in 2009. HOME $100,000 $450,000 Last year, $100,000 in HOME funds was allocated toward HHSG projects(the Housing Rehabilitation Program). The City currently has about$450,000 in HOME funds(including unallocated funds from prior fiscal years) that need to be committed to projects or the funds may revert to the County. LIHF $115,000 $119,500 This is an estimate based on a modest increase in the level of supplementation from the LIHF to the CDBG program in recent years. Total $647,443 $1,000,046 Page 2