Title
2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs
Description
This report requests the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to authorize staff to procure services and amend existing contracts as necessary or appropriate to implement the Neighborhood Services Department's (NSD) grant-funded Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs in an aggregate amount not to exceed $8,800,000.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
NSD administers enhancement and infrastructure projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents of Phoenix and prevent or eliminate blight by improving the physical infrastructure of neighborhoods. Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs are designed and implemented in partnership with active neighborhood organizations and City of Phoenix departments, including Parks and Recreation and Street Transportation, and local non-profit organizations to provide additional resources and support to execute strategies that achieve basic neighborhood improvement goals. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (CDBG-CV), funds the following Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs:
- The Neighborhood Infrastructure Program sponsors activities that improve streets and street lighting, water and sewer, drainage, and other infrastructure projects in low- and moderate-income areas. All projects are subject to federal regulations and requirements.
- The Neighborhood Enhancement Program sponsors activities that address neighborhood needs with projects that include, but are not limited to; improving parks, playgrounds, landscaping and lighting, streets and landscaping, security and traffic mitigation. All projects are subject to federal regulations and requirements.
- Additional activities include the acquisition and rehabilitation of public facilities to address slum and blight on a spot or area basis.
NSD seeks authorization to proceed with all actions necessary or appropriate to implement and administer the grant-funded Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
- If approved, procure and/or amend any necessary contracts or agreements with the subrecipient to fund existing and future contracts in accordance with the grant terms.
- Acquire real property meeting the applicable federal rules and regulations and take all actions necessary to carry out acquisition and rehabilitation activities in accordance with grant terms.
- Take all other action necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the item and implement and administer the Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs in accordance with federal regulations and requirements.
Applicant and Review Process
Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure applications may be submitted any time and are reviewed by City of Phoenix staff as they are received to determine the eligibility and feasibility of proposed projects. Successful applications must benefit and serve low- and moderate-income residents of Phoenix and prevent or eliminate blight by improving the physical infrastructure of neighborhoods.
Procurement Information
Services may be procured, as needed, utilizing procurement procedures in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 to implement and administer NSD's Neighborhood Enhancement and Infrastructure Programs.
Financial Impact
These programs are funded by HUD through CDBG funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Neighborhood Services Department.