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a. Approve amending the Community Development Block Grant FY 2013-2014 adopted budget, by increasing revenue and appropriations by $1,038,220; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate the approved appropriations and revenue modifications in the FY 2013-2014 Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Approve amending the Community Development Block Grant FY 2013-2014 adopted budget, by increasing revenue and appropriations by $1,038,220; and
b) Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate the approved appropriations and revenue modifications in the FY 2013-2014 Budget.
SUMMARY:
On March 27, 2012, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider applying to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The grant application had two components: (i) a Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation project for the Camphora Highlands Farm Labor Camp; and, (ii) a Planning and Technical Assistance Study for a Regional Cut Flower Transportation Consolidation Study. The Board approved the application and the County received notice that the grant application was awarded on August 27, 2012. The County entered into a Standard Agreement with the State on December 27, 2012. The recommended increase in revenue and appropriations was approved by the Board of Supervisor's on February 12, 2013 as part of the FY2012-13 Budget. Due to delays in regard to the environmental reviews, the funds were not expended in FY2012-2013 as originally planned. The recommended action approves amending the budget to increase the budget revenue and appropriations for the grant related activities and authorizes the Auditor-Controller's Office to make the necessary budget adjustments and allow the County to begin using the grant funds.
DISCUSSION:
The County was awarded a CDBG grant for two activities.
The first activity is for housing...
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