The City of Moorhead is considering an amendment to itsCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG), a grant awarded to the City by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Following a public comment period and subsequent City Council action on June 14, 2021, a recommendation regarding this amendment will be forwarded to HUD for their consideration and approval. All citizens are welcome to submit comments at any time during the public comment period or at the public hearing.
Summary of Proposed Amendments:
Include CDBG-CV Round 3 Funds: The City of Moorhead received a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19 in the amount of $192,715.
The proposed amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan describes how these funds are intended to be spent locally. Community development program recommended for funding with CDBG-CV funds in the Action Plan include capital needs at a homeless shelter that will increase capacity, increase ability to practice social distancing, and create medical respite rooms.
Cancel Certain Activities: The following 2020 programs were cancelled due to pandemic impacts and reduced program income for the 2020 year: Romkey Recreational program, capital needs project at Moorhead Public Housing Agency, capital needs and broadband infrastructure project at Fieldcrest Townhomes.
Modify Grant Award: HUD has also notified the City of Moorhead of a slight decrease in the original FY2020 grant award from $266,803 to $266,763, as reflected in the amended draft plan.
Additional Potential Adjustments to Activities & Budget
• Reductions to forecasted revenue or grant award will first drawdown from the contingency account established within the plan. If the reduction exceeds the contingency account, unobligated home rehabilitation activities will be reduced, or the City may conduct a plan amendment after public notification.
• Revenue received that exceeds the revenue forecast or a grant award more than estimated will be applied to home rehabilitation loans, or the City may conduct a plan amendment after public notification.
• Fluctuations greater than 25% of activity budgets will require a plan amendment with a 30-day public comment period.
Comments & Suggestions
The amended 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 Action Plan, which detail how these funds will be spent locally are available online and at the Moorhead Public Housing Agency at 800 2 Ave N, Moorhead. Comments may be submitted online on the City’s website or by contacting the Administration Department at the phone number or address below.
Comments and suggestions from the public are encouraged through a public comment period. Alternative formats of this information or accommodation for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made upon request (10 hours’ notice is required). To make arrangements for services, call 218-299-5434; for TDD/Relay service dial 711.
30-Day Public Comment period: April 30, 2021 through May 29, 2021
Send written comments or phone: City of Moorhead
Administration
Attn. CD Program Administrator
PO Box 779, Moorhead MN 56561
218.299.5375
Electronic Comment form
Public Hearing: Monday, May 10, 2021 - 5:45 pm
Hjemkomst Center – Auditorium
202 1 Ave N, Moorhead MN
In accordance with the State of Minnesota Stay Safe Plan relating to COVID-19, limited seating is now available to the public during meetings. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Masks are required in the space at all times; attendees should abide by 6-foot distance guidelines.
The meetings will be live-streamed to the
City's Homepage, on the
City's YouTube channel and air on Moorhead Community Access Media (MCAM) on Channel 12 (Midco) or Channel 58 (CableOne). More information can be found at www.cityofmoorhead.com
You may also speak during the meeting by calling the Public Comment Line at 218.299.5001 and request to be bridged onto the audio conference. You will be given three minutes to speak.
Final Council Consideration: Monday, June 14, 2021
