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the CDBG allocation is significantly less (or more) than anticipated. [The same will be done with the HC regarding the HOME allocation.] Status of Pre-Existing Allocations Attachment 4 provides a history of funding through the CDBG program including the allocation of LIHF funds for the past three fiscal years (2016 through 2019). With regard to FY 2018/19 funding, staff is generally satisfied that most projects are progressing satisfactorily at mid-year. Staff anticipates that all grant recipients will expend all of their grant amounts by the end of the current fiscal year. Human Services Commission Meeting Process At the February meeting, it was agreed that the March 6 meeting would begin early at 6 p.m. Similarly, the commission decided not to require mandatory presentations from each agency. All agencies can attend the public meeting and will have an opportunity to speak if desired (and to answer questions by the commission if applicable). The commission has specifically requested brief presentations at the beginning of the meeting from agencies listed below: 6:05 p.m. Child Care Links Behavioral Health Care Services 6:15 p.m. CityServe of the Tri-Valley CDBG Grant for Facility Build Out 6:25 p.m. CityServe of the Tri-Valley Crisis Intervention-Sheltered Residents 6:35 p.m. NAMI Tri-Valley Pleasanton Housing and Human Services Grant Application 6:45 p.m. Tri-Valley Haven Capital Improvement Project(Facilities Rehab. Project) CONCLUSION As in prior years, the commission is faced with limited funds relative to the aggregate dollar amount requested. The funding allocation structure of the HHSG program improves the funding picture somewhat, both in terms of aggregate funding available and the potential for greater efficiency in allocating funds. However, potential cuts to federal programs in the short-term future create the possibility of fewer federal dollars to allocate locally. The City has dedicated General Funds (increasing 4.61% from last year) to supplement federal funds and ensure that local critical human service needs are provided to the community. The task before the commission is to review the non-housing applications and consider funding recommendations for City Council approval. Staff recommends that the commission develop a funding recommendation for City Council based on staff's proposed funding allocations (shown in Attachment 1) which includes the following considerations: • Individual commissioner evaluation of projects (e.g. based on the scoring tools used in ZoomGrants incorporating the established HHSG project review criteria) Page 9 of 10