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Community Development Block Grant FY 2027 Annual Action Plan Copyrighted April 20, 2026 City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 11. City Council ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant FY 2027 Annual Action Plan SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolution adopting the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission, and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as required. RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2026) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan 2. Staff Memo 3. Resolution 4. FY27 CDBG Annual Action Plan 5. Application for Federal Assistance- SF424 6. 424B Assurances and Certifications 7. Non-State-Certifications Page 281 of 901 Dubuque THE CITY OF � uhA�eMa cin DuB E ; . � , I � � I. Maste iece on the Mississi t 2oo�•zoiz•zois �P Pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan DATE: April 15, 2026 Housing & Community Development Director Madeline Haverland is recommending City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission, and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as required. The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and approved this FY27 Annual Action Plan at their January 21, 2026, meeting and recommends City Council adoption. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Madeline Haverland, Housing & Community Development Director Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Grants Monitor Page 282 of 901 Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•A�eri68 Ciry DuB E ;�� M.; I � � I. Maste iece on the Mississi 1 zoo���oiz-zois YP Pp 2017*2019 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Madeline C. Haverland, Housing & Community Development Director DATE: April 14, 2026 RE: FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan INTRODUCTION The Housing & Community Development Department is submitting the attached FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the City Council to adopt at the April 20, 2026 meeting. This memo transmits a resolution to adopt the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan. BACKGROUND The City of Dubuque receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement community. The City of Dubuque must follow a public process to plan for, use, and evaluate the impact of these federal resources. The CDBG Annual Action Plan outlines how the city will use CDBG funds to provide decent and affordable housing, create economic opportunity, and suitable living environments. The city is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD each year. During the citizen participation process, the FY 2027 Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan was presented using an estimated entitlement amount based on the prior year's allocation of $1,037,080 and anticipated program income of$194,868, for a total of$1,231,948. Because the final HUD allocation was not yet known, the Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan included a contingency provision that would be implemented once the actual allocation was received. Per our Citizen Participation Plan, interested parties could examine and comment on the contents of the proposed Plan for at least 30 days from December 17, 2025-January 16, 2026. The plan was available at the City Clerk's Office, Carnegie -Stout Public Library, Multicultural Family Center, the Housing and Community Development Department, and online at www.cityofdubuque.orq/housinq. Written comments could be submitted prior to the public hearing, and in-person comments were accepted during the hearing. No public comments were received. DISCUSSION Page 283 of 901 Following receipt of the actual allocation, the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan now reflects an entitlement award of $1,044,630 and $194,868 in program income, for a total of $1,239,498. Consistent with the contingency provision in the Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan, the $7,550 increase in entitlement funding will be allocated to the Neighborhood Recreation Program (Public Services), increasing its funding from $146,848 to $154,398. FY 2027 Annual Action Plan includes several housing development activities, including Homeowner Rehabilitation, Roof Replacement, and Accessibility Improvements. Recurring programs include Lead and Healthy Homes Grant Match, Healthy Homes Grant Match which includes roof replacement, Neighborhood Recreation Programs, Zoning Enforcement and Rehab Services and Staff. A new program, Low- and Moderate-Income Area Park Improvements, will support the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. All activities align with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan goals and City Council priorities. The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and approved this FY27 Annual Action Plan at their January 21, 2026 meeting and recommends City Council adoption. RECOMMENDATION I respectfully request the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission, and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as required. Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Grants Monitor 2 Page 284 of 901 Prepared by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist, 350 W. 6'h St, Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 690-6094 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 126-26 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 (PROGRAM YEAR 2026) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a series of public meetings and hearings, proposed a Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2026) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan be approved addressing housing and non -housing needs in the community; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public meeting and public hearing on January 21st, 2026, to receive community input on the Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2025) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2026) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan on January 21st, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2026) Annual Action Plan, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa any documents in connection herewith. Section 3. The City Manager or his designee of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to direct staff to prepare and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2027 (Program Year 2026) Annual Action Plan with all related documents, for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based on this adopted budget and execute standard contracts and agreements. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April, 2026. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 1 Dubuque THE CTTY OF � All•Ameriea Cit� DuB E ;, .; I � � I. Maste iece on the Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois �P pp zoi��2oi9 FY 27 ANNUAL PLAN Actual Allocation FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS For Inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget. PREPARED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Page 287 of 901 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FY 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The City of Dubuque distinguishes between four different but complementary areas of program development in its overall CDBG program: Administration, Housing Development, Neighborhood Development, and Public Facilities. The following description of activities summarizes the projects to be completed in the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds. RESOURCES CDBG Entitlement FY 2027 $1,044,630 Program Income $194,868 Program income projections are based on forecast for loan repayments based on the loan partfolio and program income generated from CDBG funded programs. TOTAL RESOURCES �1,239,498 ADMINISTRATION $246,390 CDBG regulations limit expenditure on planning and administrative funds to 20%of the current year program income plus the current entitlement. The proposed resources for administration support the plan's current requirements. CDBG Planning,Monitoring,&Budgeting $90,000 Staff support for general management. Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program; assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Housing& Community Development Administration $156,390 On-going staff support for general management,oversight,and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant housing programs. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Provide Decent Affordable Housing/AfFordability HOUSING DEVELOPMENT $630,000 Housing Activities $250,000 This project includes residential repair and rehab for low-and moderate-income homeowners and renters. Potential Activities include homeowner rehab,roof replacement,and accessibility improvements. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Location: City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 20 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability Lead&Aealthy Aomes Grant Match (2024) $100,000 This project includes residential repair and rehab for low-and moderate-income homeowners and renters. Potential acrivities include lead assessment and lead paint reduction of abatement with forgivable loans to low-and moderate-income residents. This acrivity is match funding for the Lead and Healthy Homes Grant awarded in FY25. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Page 288 of 901 3 Location: City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 20 Housing units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordabiliry Healthy Homes Grant Match(2024) $100,000 This project includes residential repair and rehab for low-and moderate-income homeowners and renters. Potential activities include roof replacement with forgivable loans to low-and moderate-income residents. This activity is match funding for the Healthy Homes Grant awarded in FY25. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Location: City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 20 Housing units Priority: Aigh Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordabiliry Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $180,000 This project includes staff support for program management activities,technical assistance,and loan packaging for the city's Community Development programs. Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT $163,108 Public Services activities are restricted to 15%of the previous year program income and the current year entitlement. Public Service activities in this plan represent 15%of the proposed expenditures. Neighborhood Recreation Programs-Public Services $154,398 This project includes enhanced recreation programing offered in low-and moderate-income areas and to low and moderate income residents. Potential activities include expanded after-school programs, community partnerships,and scholarships. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: City wide Proposed Accomplishments: 300 Persons Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living/Accessibility Zoning Enforcement $8,710 This project provides funding for inspecrion/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for zoning ordinance infracrions and to provide support for neighborhood clean-up efforts. Potenrial activiries include staff enforcement for zoning ordinance infractions,and/or housing inspection staff. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: City wide,Low and Mod Area Proposed Accomplishments: 100 Housing Units Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living/Sustainability PUBLIC FACILITIES $200,000 Low-Mod Area Park Updates $200,000 New playground equipment at low-and moderate-income area parks based on communiry input. National Objective: Low-and Moderate-Income Benefit Location: City wide,Low and Mod Area Proposed Accomplishments: Park Design/Community Input Priority: High Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living/Sustainability Page 289 of 901 4 Grand Total: CDBG Fundin�Proposed for FY 2027 $1,239,498 Page 290 of 901 ESTIMATED SOURCES FY 2027 Entitlement 1,044,630 Recreation Various Program Fees Homeowner Loan Repayments 158,289 Rental Loan Repayments 7,682 Infill-Loan Repayments 2,335 1st Time Homeowner Loans 23,561 Reimbursements-General Sale of Assets- Other Microenterprise Loans 3,000 Total Program Income 194,868 Unexpended Funds Previous Fiscal Years Total 1,239,498 FY27 AAP Administration 246,390.00 CDBG Planning, Monitoring, & Budgeting 90,000.00 Housing and Community Development Administration 156,390.00 Housing Development 630,000.00 Housing Activities 250,000.00 Homeowner Rehab Rental Rehab Roof Replacement Program Accessibility Improvement Program Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Match (2024) 100,000.00 Healthy Homes Grant Match (2024) 100,000.00 Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 180,000.00 Neighborhood Development 163,108.00 Neighborhood Recreation Program- Public Services 154,398.00 Zoning Enforcement 8,710.00 Public Facilities 200,000.00 Low/Mod Income Area Park Improvements 200,000.00 Grand Total 1,239,498.00 Page 291 of 901 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- FY 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: CAPS 20 %ADMINISTRATIVE CAP 15%PUBLIC SERVICE CAP FY 27 CDBG Allocation 1,044,630 1,044,630 FY 27 CDBG Allocation Current Year Program Income 194,868 175,000 Previous Year Program Income Total Available 1,239,498 1,219,630 Total Available Cap% 20% 15% Public Service Cap% Maximum allowed 247,900 182,945 Maximum allowed ADMIN PUB SERVICE UNCAPPED FY26 AP FY26 AP FY26 AP Housing Activities(Rehab,Roof,Accessibility) 250,000 Lead Healthy Homes Grant 100,000 Healthy Homes Grant Match 100,000 Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff 180,000 Low Mod Parks(Capital Projects) 200,000 Neighborhood Recreation Program-Scholarhips 154,398 Zoning Enforcement 8,710 Purchase of Services Housing Admin 156,390 CDBG Planning,Monitoring,Budgeting 90,000 TOTALS 246,390 154,398 838,710 Subtract Previous Year Unspent Public Service Obligations TOTAL PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE 154,398 OVER(UNDER)Maximum Cap (1,510) (28,547) Page 292 of 901 OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:03/31/2029 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 '1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: `If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): � Preapplication �X New �X Application �Continuation "Other(Specify): ❑ Changed/Corrected Application �Revision �3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 04/20/2026 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: IA191464 DUBUQUE State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: "a.Legal Name: City of Dubuque *b.Employer/Taxpayer ldentification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI: 42-6004596 TLJMHPVMMUD3 d.Address: *Street1: 50 W. 13th Street Street2: *City: Dubuque County/Parish: *State: IA: lowa Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES "Zip/Postal Code: 52001-4805 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: MS. 'First Name: Madeline Middle Name: *Last Name: Haverland Suffix: Title: Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 563-589-4230 Fax Number: `Email: mhaverla@cityofdubuque.org Page 293 of 901 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C:City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: 'Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Assistance Listing Number: Assistance Listing Title: "12.Funding Opportunity Number: PUBLIC LAW "Title: PROGRAM YEAR 2026 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CPD FORMULA PROGRAMS:COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): *15.Descriptive Title of ApplicanY JURISDICTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2 - LAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS. INCLUDES FUNDIN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, NEI , , Attach supporting documents as speci Page 294 of 901 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: "a.Applicant IA-1 `b.Program/Project IA-1 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17.Proposed Project: 'a.Start Date: 07/01/2026 *b.End Date: 06/30/2027 18.Estimated Funding($): "a.Federal 1044630.00 'b.Applicant "c.State 'd.Local "e.Other 'f. Program Income 194868.00 "g.TOTAL 1,239,498.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ❑X c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) �Yes �X No 21.'By signing this application, I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications"and (2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances"` and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) 0 ��I AGREE " The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: 'First Name: Brad Middle Name: "Last Name: Cavanagh Suffix: `Title: Mayor 'Telephone Number: 563-564-5455 Fax Number: *Email: bcavanagh@cityofdubuque.org `Signature of Authorized Representative: 'Date Signed: Page 295 of 901 Applicant and Recipient U.S.Department of Housing OMB Number:2501-0044 Assurances and Certifications and Urban Development Expiration Date:2/28/202� Instructions for the HUD 424-B Assurances and Certifications As part of your application for HUD funding,you,as the official authorized to sign on behalf of your organization or as an individual,must provide the following assurances and certifications.The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use for purposes of general compliance with 24 CFR§§ 1.5,3.115,8.50,and 146.25,as applicable.The Responsible Civil Rights Official may require specific civil rights assurances to be furnished consistent with those authorities and will specify the form on which such assurances must be made.A failure to furnish or comply with the civil rights assurances contained in this form may result in the procedures to effect compliance at 24 CFR§§1.8,3.115,8.57,or 146.39. By submitting this form,you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true,accurate,and correct. As the duly representative of the applicant, I certify that the will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the applicant:[Insert below the Name and title of the Authorized designated population. Representative,name of Organization and the date of signature]: �Authorized Representative Name: 5. Will comply with all applicable Federal nondiscrimination Brad Cavanagh requirements,including those listed at 24 CFR§§5.105(a)and 'Title: MayOr 5.106 as applicable. "Applicant/Recipient Organization: City of Dubuque 6. Will not use Federal funding to promote diversity,equity,and 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, has inclusion(DEI)mandates,policies,programs,or activities that the institutional,managerial and financial capability(including violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. funds to pay the non-Federal share of program costs)to plan, manage and complete the program as described in the �• Will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements application and the governing body has duly authorized the of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property submission of the application, including these assurances and Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended(42 U.S.C.4601) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24 and,as certifications,and authorized me as the official representative of applicable,Section 104(d)of the Housing and Community the application to act in connection with the application and to Development Act of 1974(42 U.S.C. 5304(d))and implementing provide any additional information as may be required. regulations at 24 CFR part 42,subpart A. 2. Will administer the grant in compliance with Title VI of the 8. Will comply with the environmental requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.0 2000(d))and implementing National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.4321 et.seq.)and regulations(24 CFR part 1),which provide that no person in the related Federal authorities prior to the commitment or United States shall,on the grounds of race,color or national expenditure of funds for property. origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any program 9� That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid,or will or activity that receives Federal financial assistance OR if the be paid, by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for applicant is a Federally recognized Indian tribe or its tribally influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of designated housing entity,is subject to the Indian Civil Rights any agency,a Member of Congress,and officer or employee of Act(25 U.S.C. 1301-1303). Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with the awarding of this Federal grant or its extension, renewal,amendment or modification. If funds other 3. Will administer the grant in compliance with Section 504 of than Federal appropriated funds have or will be paid for the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29 U.S.C.794),as amended,and influencing or attempting to influence the persons listed above, I implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8,the American shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, Disclosure Form Disabilities Act(42 U.S.C.§§12101 et.seq.),and implementing to Report Lobbying. I certify that I shall require all subawards at regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36,as applicable,and the Age all tiers(including sub-grants and contracts)to similarly certify Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U.S.C.6101-07)as amended, and disclose accordingly. Federally recognized Indian Tribes and and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146 which together tribally designated housing entities(TDHEs)established by provide that no person in the United States shall,on the grounds Federally-recognized Indian tribes as a result of the exercise of of disability or age, be excluded from participation in,be denied the tribe's sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the the benefits of,or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under BYrd Amendment, but State-recognized Indian tribes and TDHEs any program or activity that receives Federal financial established under State law are not excluded from the statute's coverage. assistance;except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations,then the applicant will I/We,the undersigned,certify under penalty of perjury that comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the the information provided above is true,accurate,and designated population. correct.WARNING:Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal 4. Will comply with the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C.3601-19), and/or civil penalties,including confinement for up to 5 as amended,and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part years,fines,and civil and administrative penalties.(18 100,which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of U.S.C.§§287,1001, 1010,1012,1014;31 U.S.C.§3729,3802; race,color, religion,sex,disability,familial status,or national 24 CFR§28.10(b)(1)(iii)). origin and will affirmatively further fair housing;except an applicant which is an Indian tribe or its instrumentality which is �Signature: excluded by statute from coverage does not make this certification;and further except if the grant program authorizes or •Date:(mm/dd/yyyy): limits participation to designated populations,then the applicant Form HUD 424-B(1/27/2023) Page 296 of 901 Public Reporting Burden Statement:The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering,and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden can be sent to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,Office of the Chief Data Officer, R,451 7�h St SW, Room 4176,Washington,DC 20410-5000. Do not send completed HUD 424-B forms to this address.This agency may not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to respond to,a collection of information unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to collect this information under the authority cited in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for this grant program. The information collected provides assurances and certifications for legal requirements related to the administration of this grant program. HUD will use this information to ensure compliance of its grantees. This information is required to obtain the benefit sought in the grant program. This information will not be held confidential and may be made available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act(5 U.S.C.§552). Form HUD 424-B(1/27/2023) Page 297 of 901 CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan --It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: L No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,continuation,renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant,HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3 --It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title Page 298 of 901 Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation --It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e., the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan --It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds --It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Prioritv. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 1081oan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing: 1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Page 299 of 901 Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint--Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A,B,J,K and R. Compliance with Laws --It will comply with applicable laws. Signature of Authorized Official Date Title Page 300 of 901 APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not mare than$100,000 for each such failure. Page 301 of 901