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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-046 - Approving the City's Participation in Hennepin County's Community Development Bock Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2027-2029CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-046 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN HENNEPIN COUNTY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2029 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village has been a long-term participant in Hennepin County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, HUD requires Hennepin County to complete a requalification process every three years in order to continue receiving Community Development Block Grant funding; and WHEREAS, as part of the requalification process, Hennepin County has advised the City of Saint Anthony of its available participation options for fiscal years 2027 through 2029; and WHEREAS, the City has considered the available options, including: (1) opting out of all Urban County CDBG programs and remaining eligible for State CDBG or Small Cities Program funding; (2) being entirely included in the Hennepin County CDBG Program and excluded from other county or state CDBG programs; or (3) participating in more than one Urban County CDBG Program without overlapping use of CDBG funds; and WHEREAS, the City finds that continued participation solely in Hennepin County's CDBG Program provides the greatest administrative clarity and consistency for residents and staff; and WHEREAS, participation in Hennepin County's CDBG Program ensures continued eligibility for Saint Anthony Village residents to access programs and services funded through the County's CDBG allocation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota, approves the City's continued participation as an included member of Hennepin County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029 and elects to be entirely included in Hennepin County's CDBG Program during that period. Approved this 23rd day of June, 2026. Wendy WeKster, Mayor ATTEST: Nicole DeDeyn, City Jerk Review for Administration: L�- Charlie Yunker, City Manager