City of Aurora Block Grant Working Committee met Nov. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting was called to order at 4:12 p.m. by Chairman Lubshina
I. Roll Call
Block Grant Working Committee Members Present: Gerald Lubshina (Chairman), Terrie Simmons, Linda Cole, Warren Barton, Ken Gaul, Minal Shah
Members Absent: Veva Walton, Eric Rodriguez, Blanca Rodriguez, Dan Hoffman, Judy Durham Staff Present: Chris Ragona, Amy Munro, Tara Neff, Liz Carrizales
Others Present: City of Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid
A. Introduction of Appointed Block Grant Working Committee Member.
Newly Appointed Committee Members: Blanca Rodriguez, Minal Shah, and Eric Rodriguez. Mr. Lubshina introduced himself as the Committee Chair. He asked the Committee Members to introduce themselves.
II. Minutes of Meetings
A. July 13, 2021 -Special Meeting
B. August 4, 2021
A draft of the minutes was considered.
A motion to approve minutes from July 13, 2021 was made by Ms. Cole and seconded by Mr. Gaul. The minutes were approved as prepared.
A motion to approve minutes from August 4, 2021 was made by Mr. Gaul and seconded by Ms. Cole. The minutes were approved as prepared. The minutes were approved as prepared.
Ayes: 5
Abstain: 1
The newly appointed Committee member, Minal Shah abstained from voting.
III. Old Business
A. None
IV. New Business
A. 2021 Substantial Amendment - #3 to Annual Action Plans (2018, 2020 and 2021) – Recommendation for Approval
Mr. Ragona provided the Block Grant Working Committee with a summary of the proposed Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2020-#3). He gave a brief summary of the following funding recommendations. Discussion took place.
11-03-2021 BGWC Minutes
| Proposed Amended CDBG-CV Activity | Original/Amended Funding Allocation | Substantial
Amendment #2021-3 Recommended Re/Allocation | HUD Program Year Funding
Source | Project Reallocation
Comments (all CDBG/CV funds to be used for services to Aurora residents) |
| CDBG-2020-CV-03: Emergency Shelter and Subsistence
Program | $194,101 (CV);
$300,000.00 (CDBG) | Amount
$112,000 (CDBG) | 2020 CDBG-CV and prior year CDBG funds | Unexpended funds |
| Deobligated Funding Total
(Amount available to reallocate) | $112,000 (CDBG) | |||
| Proposed
New/Amended CDBG/CV Activity | Original/Amended Funding Allocation | Substantial
Amendment #2021-3 Recommended Re/Allocation Amount | HUD Program Year Funding
Source | Project Reallocation
Comments (all CDBG/CV funds to be used for services to Aurora residents) |
| CDBG- 2018-02:
Mutual Ground Exterior Renovation | $245,000 | $112,000 | 2020 CDBG | Funds to be used for
portico renovation costs; amended project CDBG total of $357,000 |
| HOME-ARP
Program Administration | N/A | $226,703 | 2021 HOME
ARP | Funds to be used for
program staff salaries ($136,336 initially) |
| HOME-ARP
Homelessness and Supportive Service Assistance | N/A | $2,500,000 | 2021 HOME
ARP | Funds to be used for
homelessness and supportive assistance activities TBD |
| (Re)Allocation / Total | $112,000 (CDBG) $2,726,703
(HOME-ARP) | |||
V. Other Matters
None
VI. Upcoming Meetings and Events
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A. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4:00 p.m. – Block Grant Working Committee Regular Meeting (Aurora City Hall, Fifth Floor-Room 5B)
Mr. Ragona advised that the December meeting may be cancelled due to lack of agenda items. BGWC members will be notified of any meeting changes.
VII. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:28 p.m. was made by Ms. Simmons and seconded by Mr. Barton. The motion was approved unanimously.
https://www.aurora-il.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11032021-2743
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