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Page 2 of 7 BACKGROUND The City implemented its HHSG program in 2010. The HHSG program combined funding from federal CDBG and HOME funds as well as two local sources (LIHF and City General Funds) allocated for human services. These funding sources make up a single, streamlined grant program. HHSG applications for FY 2023/24 funding were solicited from December 2, 2022 through January 20, 2023. Thirty applications were received by the January 20, 2023 deadline, with a total funding request of $1,355,639. Applications were submitted electronically via the ZoomGrants system, and members of the Human Services Commission were able to review the applications online. Consequently, no printed materials were distributed this year. Commissioners are requested to print their copies and have them available at the March 15, 2023, meeting as well as any project-specific materials that are desired for review during the meeting. The following table summarizes the composite level of CDBG and General Fund funding for the HHSG program for the coming Fiscal Year: Source FY 2023/24 Funding Notes CDBG: Capital Pub. Svc. $274,282 $ 57,052 These amounts do not include an estimated $67,763 for program administration (20% of the grant) as well as the Section 108 Loan repayment amount of $24,282. City Gen. Fund $217,607 City Grant funds reserved for human services (increased from last year based on 13 % increase in the City’s General Fund per policy adopted in 2009). Amount allocated is $252,607 less $35,000 for previously approved behavioral health RFQ. Subtotal: $548,941 Funding available for allocation by the Human Services Commission The total pool of HHSG funding for FY 2023/24, specifically CDBG and General Fund(s), has remained relatively stable. Commission recommendations will focus on the allocation of CDBG funds and City General Funds for human services and non-housing capital projects. The City Council’s review is tentatively scheduled for May 2, 2023. The final action taken by the City Council will be included when the City submits its HUD Annual Action Plan for Pleasanton’s federal CDBG funds for FY 2023/24. Staff’s recommendation (Attachment 1) includes the funding of eight housing-related projects or services through HOME and/or LIHF funds, both of which will be reviewed by the Housing Commission at its meeting on March 16, 2023. Both the Housing and Human Services Commission grant recommendations will be forwarded directly to the City Council and presented with the Community Grants Program allocation recommendations.