Fiscal Note
Fiscal note pending.
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Approving the carry-forward of previously authorized 2026 subrecipient contracts funded by two of the City's annual federal "formula" (CDBG and HOME) grant allocations from HUD; approving an extension of the period of performance through December 31, 2027, for each of the affected contracts; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 2027 contracts and/or contract amendments with each of the identified subrecipients. (Citywide)
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BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as a condition of awarding federal "formula" grant funding to the City of Madison through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs, requires the City to submit a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every five years, as well as an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for each year covered by the ConPlan, describing how the City will use those funds. On June 23, 2026 (RES-26-00361, Legistar File #93182), the Common Council adopted the City's 2026 Action Plan, and approved the execution of CDBG, HOME and ESG grant agreements upon receipt from HUD, and the subsequent execution of subrecipient contracts funded by these grants with various local organizations.
The City’s Community Development Division (CDD) is requesting that certain 2026 contract authority be carried forward into 2027 to allow sufficient time for projects and programs to be completed. Delays in receiving 2025 funding from HUD delayed the contracting and project implementation timeline into 2026. In addition, changes to Environmental Review oversight have resulted in longer processing times for program applications as new review procedures are implemented. CDD is also developing new program guidelines for HOME-funded Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), which require new application and program forms and associated administrative processes before funds can be awarded. Carrying the...
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