Community Development Block Grant/HOME Taskforce Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 4-5PM Virtual Meeting (Zoom) AGENDA 1. Housekeeping a. Erin Atak (EA), Grants Coordinator: Explained to the Taskforce that the FY2022- 2023 Action Plan was submitted and the City was pending HUD approval. b. Attendance was taken. Name Attendance Nancy Carpenter Absent – sent in funding recommendations Helen Sporkin Present Matthew Gillikin Present Connor Brew Absent – sent in funding recommendations James Bryant Present Kem Lea Spaulding Absent Howard Evergreen Present Emily Cone Miller Absent Taneia Dowell Absent 2. CDBG Scores The committee received two applications for consideration. Discussion started with the Parks and Recreation application on the Pollocks Branch Trail Bridge at Jordon Park. EA states the application satisfied the Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood requirement of creating communities that are boke and pedestrian accessible. The Park does not require a site plan submission but will need a storm water and erosion sediment control component attached Staff Contact: Erin Atak, Grants Coordinator (atake@charlottesville.gov), (434) 970-3093 according to staff. HUD Davis Bacon and Section 3 requirements will also get triggered with the activity. Connor Brew, CB, mentioned that he had some concerns about whether there was outreach done with the community. EA stated that the applicant, Chris Gensic, replied stating that he had contacted the Ridge Street residents with regards to the project. He is also in the process of reaching out to the Jackson School. Matthew Gillikin, MG, asked about the timeliness on the project. EA states that there is CIP finding with the activity and that there are no concerns with timeliness with staff on board. The floodplain requirement is also not triggered which is a bonus. Helen Sporkin, HS, states that this is a worthy project with no concerns. James Bryant, JB, asked about the timeline about the project. EA the applicant is aiming for one year from September this year. Discussion now turns to the Arc of the Piedmont application. EA explains that this application was initially submitted under the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund NOFA and was later redirected to CDBG. EA explains that the Arc of the Piedmont was a prior recipient of CDBG funds with no timeliness concerns. No past audit concerns with their former contract. HS states that there was not much of a budget but assumes that there is a quote for the HVAC replacement. EA states that it is the $6,000 HVAC replacement. CB recommended fully funding the Arc of the Piedmont and allocating the remaining funds to the Parks of Recreation application. The rest of the Taskforce agreed on CB’s funding recommendation. 3. Public Comment None was received, no members of the public were present. Meeting adjourned. Staff Contact: Erin Atak, Grants Coordinator (atake@charlottesville.gov), (434) 970-3093 Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call the ADA Coordinator (434)-970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide a 48-hour notice so that proper arrangements can be made. Staff Contact: Erin Atak, Grants Coordinator (atake@charlottesville.gov), (434) 970-3093