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May 17, 2010 Item No.
AUTHORIZE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE DAKOTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Adopt a resolution to authorize continued
participation in the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment
Partnership Programs.
Adoption of this resolution will result in the City continuing its participation in the HUD funded
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME)
Program administered by the Dakota County CDA for fiscal years 2011-2013.
Overview
The Dakota County CDA has recently notified the City of Lakeville that it now qualifies as a
metropolitan city under the CDBG program because the City's population now exceeds 50,000.
As a result, the City now has the option to receive its own CDBG entitlement allocation as
described in the attached letter from the CDA dated April 15, 2010.
Staff has reviewed the option now 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 have indicated plans to continue participation 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 with 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 and HOME programs
for fiscal years 2011-13.
• Attached letter from the Dakota County CDA dated April 15, 2010.
avid L Olson
Communitv and Economic Development Director
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2013
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 and HOME 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 and HOME 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
2010.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Holly Dahl, Mayor
CDADakota County
Community Development Agency
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April 15, 2010
Steve Mielke, City Administrator
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE DAKOTA COUNTY CDBG & HOME PROGRAMS
Dear Mr. Mielke:
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) and HOME Investment Partnership
Program 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 successful use of these funds 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 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 2011-2013.
If you choose to remain a participant of Dakota County's CDBG and HOME programs,
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 May 21, 2010.
Notice to the HUD Fieid Office should be addressed to 920 South 2"d Avenue, Suite 1300,
Minneapolis, MN 55402. 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 and HOME programs, please feel
free to contact me at (651) 675-4464 or at dro_ n� ess2dakotacda.state.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Dan Rogness
Director of Comm vitalization
1228 Town Centre Drive • Eagan, MN 55123-1066
tel 651-675-4400 • fax 651-675-4444