Title
2020-21 CDBG Public Service and Public Facility Request for Proposals
Description
Request City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP) process and proposed priorities for the Public Service and Public Facility (PS/PF) program.
Report
Summary
The CDBG RFP process for the PS/PF program provides an opportunity for nonprofits to apply for funding to implement facility improvements and deliver critical programs and services that serve low- and moderate-income communities in Phoenix. The PS/PF program is an important element of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action (AA) Plan required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For fiscal year 2020-21, NSD staff estimates that approximately $352,000 is available for the Public Service RFP and $428,000 is available for the Public Facility RFP.
The following proposed PS/PF program priorities are reflective of the City's current 5-Year Consolidated Plan and based on feedback from residents and neighborhood leaders during prior outreach and engagement activities including community budget hearings, input from local nonprofits who serve low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents, and guidance from the Community Development (CD) Review Committee. The CD Review Committee is a Mayor and Council-appointed advisory board that provides recommendations regarding methods to address the needs of Phoenix neighborhoods and residents. Each year, the Neighborhood Services Department receives over 100 applications requesting more than $3 million in funding from the PS/PF program. The number of applications demonstrates the need for assistance to our neighborhoods far exceeds the availability of funding.
Procurement Information
The proposed priorities for the 2020-21 RFPs are as follows:
Public Service Priorities
- Low-Income Youth Service
- Support Services to Persons with Disabilities
- Senior Support Services
Staff estimates approximately $352,000 is available for Public Service.
Public Facility Priorities
- Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications to public facilities, such as senior and youth centers, neighborhood facilities, and childcare buildings.
Staff estimates approximately $428,000 is available for Public Facility.
The tentative dates for the 2020-21 Public Service and Public Facility RFPs are as follows:
- RFPs Available - Nov. 8, 2019
- Proposals Due - Dec. 10, 2019
City Council will be asked to review and approve the proposed CDBG RFP allocations in the spring of 2020.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval at the Land Use and Livability Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 16, 2019 by a 4-0 vote.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Neighborhood Services Department.