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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Debbie L. Manns, ICMA-CM, City Manager
DATE:5/13/2025
RE:Resolution No. 2025-19: Adopting Small Cities CDBG Housing Assistance Plan

REQUEST:

The request is to consider authorizing a resolution in support of the adoption of a Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) in conjunction with the submission of an application to participate in the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for FFY 2023-2024.



DISCUSSION
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In order to be eligible to submit an application to Florida Commerce for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the Housing Rehabilitation category the city must have a Housing assistance Plan (HAP).The city adopted a HAP in September of 2020 and implemented a few amendments to the plan in 2024 relating to program eligibility and a condition of the program related to homeowners insurance.

 

Attached as Exhibit "A" to the resolution, please find a copy of a proposed Housing Assistance Program. The HAP is an important document which is largely relied upon for matters relating to the administration of the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Incidentally, the version of the HAP that is being advanced to you for consideration does NOT contain either of the amendments that were effectuated to the original plan in 2024.



RECOMMENDATION:

The recommendation is for City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-19 which adopts the city’s Housing Assistance Program.



BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution No. 2025-19: Adopting Small Cities CDBG Housing Assistance PlanBackup Material