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City of Tukwila <br />Allan Ekberg, Mayor <br />INFORK�������U���U ���������� <br />MATIONAL n��n����� u�u��nmn*��xn���x�����u�x <br />TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods <br />FROM: EvieBpy&an' Human Services Manager <br />[|C: Mayor Ekberg <br />DATE: May 5.2017 <br />SUBJECT: Authorization to submit C[JBG Application for Minor Home Repair 2018 <br />ISSUE <br />King County must receive 8 Mayor's signed application, as authorized by the City Council, for <br />the annual application to King County for Federal Community Development Block Grants. The <br />due date iSOO later than May 31,2O17. These funds target the Tukwila Minor Home Repair <br />pPJg[8[D. For 2018. we pnJpOS8 COOtiDUiOg to S8[V8 as the fiscal administrator for DliOOr home <br />repair in the cities of Tukwila, Ge8T@C. Des MOiO8S. and Covington. This pn]QrarD successfully <br />assists low and moderate iDCODle h0OleOvVOerS in maintaining their homes. We are applying for <br />$125.00O for the 4cities. <br />The Office of Human Services has been administering this program in-house since 2005. In <br />2016 our contractors served 21 unduplicated Tukwila households with 120 hours of labor. <br />While we are still spending on 2016 dollars, we expect to receive 8 contract this fall for 2O17 <br />dollars. TUkwi|a's current budget for this program is $125'O0U for the entire program with <br />$28'500 for Tukwila. <br />DISCUSSION <br />This application competes county wide with other capital, federal applications from both cities <br />and non-profit agencies. Tukwila sits at the table to nyoonnrnand capital projects, but of course <br />cannot vote OO their own application. <br />The program iS managed by the Human Services Manager who plans to retire inJune. <br />Although Cle City does not contribute City general fund dollars directly to the program, the City <br />provides in-kind contribution Of staff time. This time ranges from 10-2096 depending OO the f|OVv <br />Of referrals, and the time needed to repair quarterly reports. With the turnover iOHuman <br />Services staff, the City's submission Ofthe grant indicates intention tO follow through with the <br />program. If the City chooses not to participate there should be discussion before submission of <br />the application. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />We seek Council support for this application and request consideration for placement on the <br />Consent Agenda 3t the May 15m Regular Meeting. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Part | Application— The full application isiOprocess. <br />Letter OfCertification <br />