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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 2, 2011 TITLE: CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE J -WCITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1' Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve the Consolidated Plan Annual Update and authorize the submittal to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to make any necessary modifications to the 2011- 2012 Action Plan to reflect the actual grant amounts once released by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on April 19, 2011, by a vote of 6:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the recommended actions. DISCUSSION Each year the City of Santa Ana receives funding from various formula grant allocation programs administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds provide for affordable and supportive housing, community development programs, public services and economic opportunities. The programs include the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB), the HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant. HOPWA funds have been provided to the City of Santa Ana since the inception of the program for use throughout the County to provide resources, supportive services and incentives for long-term comprehensive strategies to meet the housing needs for persons with HIV/AIDS. The federal budget has not been finalized; therefore, HUD has not notified the City of the actual funding amounts it will receive for the 2011-12 fiscal year. The estimated amounts expected are as follows: 29A-1