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Date: May 2, 2016
Item No.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE DAKOTA
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt a resolution to authorize continued
participation in the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment
Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.
Overview
As a city with a population above 50,000, HUD classifies Lakeville as a "metropolitan city". With such a
classification, Lakeville is eligible to receive its own Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
entitlement allocation but not HOME or ESG allocation. The Dakota County CDA has recently notified
the City of Lakeville that it may once again elect to defer its Metropolitan City Entitlement Status for the
fiscal years 2017-2019 to remain a part of Dakota County's urban county classification.
Staff has reviewed the options available for participation in the CDBG program. While the city would
receive additional funding if it chose to be an entitlement City, it would assume all of the administrative
responsibilities of the program which require 15-20% of the total CDBG funding to be received. The net
total increase in available grant funds would be minimal.
Three other cities in Dakota County are also eligible to be entitlement cities under the CDBG program.
All three of these cities continue to participate in the County program administered by the CDA.
Lakeville and other entitlement eligible cities have the opportunity to reconsider their options for
participation in the CDBG program every three years.
The City has had an excellent working relationship with the Dakota County CDA on the CDBG program
and thus staff recommends continued participation in the County program.
Primary Issues to Consider
Would the additional funding that would be received justify the additional administrative
expenses? Staff would contend that the answer to this question is no.
Supporting Information
Resolution authorizing participation in the County -wide CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for
fiscal years 2017-19.
• Anacnea letter rrom the UaKota county ui)A aatea April 125, ZU16
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Report Completed by: David L. Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, AND ESG PROGRAMS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017 THROUGH 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has been a participating jurisdiction with the Dakota
County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program for Fiscal
Years since 1984; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County CDA is a Subgrantee of Dakota County for the
administration of the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County CDA has requested that the City of Lakeville affirm its
continued participation in the Dakota Country CDBG, HOME, and ESG entitlement
programs for the next three fiscal years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeville
hereby chooses to defer its metropolitan city entitlement status for the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development's CDBG and HOME programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dakota County CDA is designated as the
administrative entity to carry out the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs on behalf of the
City of Lakeville, subject to future Subrecipient Agreements that may be required for
specific CDBG-funded activities.
DATED this day of
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
2016.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
April 18, 2016
Justin Miller
Dakota County
Community Development
Agency
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
1228 Town Centre Drive I Eagan, MN 55123
PHONE 651-675-4400 1 TDD1m 711
www.dakotacda.org
RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE DAKOTA COUNTY CDBG, HOME, & ESG PROGRAMS
Dear Mr. Miller:
Every three years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires urban
counties to requalify their entitlement status and participating communities for the purpose of awarding
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program, and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Dakota County has qualified as an urban county and has
received an annual allocation of CDBG funds since 1984. CDBG-funded activities have been a key
element to keep our communities strong and vibrant. The HOME program was designed exclusively to
create affordable housing for low-income households. The ESG program assists individuals and families
to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.
The successful use of these federal programs is due to the active involvement and support from local
government. We hope to continue this partnership. As a city with a population above 50,000, HUD
classifies Lakeville as a "metropolitan city". With such a classification, Lakeville is eligible to receive its
own CDBG entitlement allocation but not a HOME or ESG allocation. To date, Lakeville has chosen to
defer its status as a metropolitan city and remain a part of Dakota County's urban county classification.
The city needs to make a choice again for the next three year period of 2017-2019.
If you choose to remain a participant of Dakota County's CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, then
Lakeville would continue to be eligible for funding through the Dakota County CDA. Whether the City
chooses to defer or accept their metropolitan city entitlement status it must notify in writing both
the Dakota County CDA and HUD Field Office no later than June 1, 2016. Notice to the HUD Field
Office should be addressed to 920 South 2nd Avenue, Suite 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attention
Christine Delarbre. Attached is a sample letter you may use to defer your metropolitan city status if you
choose that option. If you choose to accept a city entitlement status, you can use this same sample letter
by changing it from deferral to acceptance.
If you have any questions regarding this process or the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, please contact
me at (651) 675-4464 or at mdykesdakotacda.state. mn.us.
incerely,
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Maggi Dykes
Asst. Director of Community & Economic Development