To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Elizzebeth Loomis, Division Manager, Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services, Community Resources
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Presenter: Elizzebeth Loomis, Division Manager, Community Development, Housing & Homeless Services, Community Resources
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Subject:
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2:15 PM *2023 Annual Action Plan Re-allocations for Community Development Block Grant
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Purpose and Request:
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Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services (CDHHS) is seeking approval to commit to $577,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the reconstruction of the Tri-Cities Navigation Center also known as Ready to Work -Bridge House.
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Background and Discussion: The Arapahoe County CDBG program started in 1992 and now operates as an Urban County Consortium, which consists of Deer Trail, Englewood, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Sheridan. As an entitlement community, Arapahoe County receives CDBG funds annually from HUD on a formula basis related to our population and demographics, particularly low-to-moderate income residents. In addition to administering the County CDBG Program, Arapahoe County CDHHS staff also administers the City of Centennial’s CDBG funds. Centennial is designated as a separate entitlement community.
Recommended Projects:
Tri-Cities Navigation Center (Ready to Work- Bridge House)
Funding Request: $800,000.00
Funding Recommendation: $577, 000.00
Prior Funding ARPA Allocation: $300,000.00
Location: 4675 South Windermere Street, Englewood CO 80110
The Tri- Cities Navigation Center project will undertake wall-to-wall renovation of the 13,000 square foot interior of the existing building located at 4675 S. Windermere as well as external renovation to include alley paving, fencing, and lighting. The interior project includes services to electric, water, and sewer as well as sprinklers and HVAC. The floorplan includes both women's and men's dormitories to accommodate 50 beds, lounges, training spaces with cooking/service kitchen, office space, a conference room, laundry, an additional 20 beds for navigation, and program space.
Fiscal Impact: The CDBG programs are entitlement programs awarded and distributed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Therefore, the allocation of these funds will not impact Arapahoe County general funds.
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners may recommend an alternative distribution of CDBG funds.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community-focused
Staff Recommendation: Arapahoe County CDHHS staff recommend the funding allocation presented above to HUD for review and approval.
Concurrence: Not applicable