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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-17.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2025-R-17 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
Summary Explanation and Background
1. The City of Pembroke Pines is an entitlement recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a recipient, the City is required to develop a strategic Consolidated Plan every five years to address local housing and community development needs, with a particular focus on serving households earning 80% or less of the area median income (AMI).
2. The Consolidated Plan and the CDBG program are designed to address the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families, including those experiencing homelessness. The City of Pembroke Pines’ 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan outlines the City's priorities, goals, and objectives for its community development programs and serves as the foundation for each annual Action Plan. These one-year Action Plans identify and fund specific activities that respond to the needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan.
3. The Consolidated Plan includes the following components:
• An assessment and analysis of housing and community development needs
• A description of planned activities to address priority needs over the next five years
• Actions to improve neighborhood safety and livability, and expand access to quality public and private facilities and services
• Strategies to maintain the affordable housing stock and increase the availability of standard, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households
• Programs to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless
• Initiatives to expand economic opportunities, including job creation and retention, and support for the growth and stability of small businesses in low- and moderate-income areas
4. Priorities identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan:
• Housing rehabilitation
• Homeownership opportunities
• Expanded housing options for low-income and special needs populations
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Acquisition for rehabilitation, redevelopment, or demolition
• Public infrastructure and improvements
• Public facilities
• Public service activities
• Economic development
• Affirmatively furthering fair housing
5. The City of Pembroke Pines is an entitlement recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For Program Year 2025 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026), the City anticipates receiving $1,125,411 in CDBG funding.
6. The following activities are proposed for funding under the 2025 CDBG Action Plan. All activities are designed to principally benefit low- and moderate-income residents of Pembroke Pines.
Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) - $350,000 $354,648.15
This project will provide home repair assistance to income-eligible homeowners facing conditions in or around their homes that pose health, safety, or welfare risks. This project will be implemented citywide and is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202(a) and meets the national objective criteria at 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) for Housing Activities.
Public Service (Senior Transportation) - $167,739 $168,811.65
This activity will support the City’s Senior Transportation Program, which provides free transportation services to seniors. The program assists seniors by offering transportation to and from medical appointments, government offices, therapeutic field trips, and shopping destinations. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(e) and meets the national objective criteria at 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) for Limited Clientele Activities.
Public Facilities & Improvements (Citywide Facilities Improvement) - $376,869
This project will support improvements to public facilities, parks, and community centers serving low- and moderate-income residents. Activities may include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements. This activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) and meets the national objective criteria at 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1) for Area Benefit Activities.
Program Administration - $223,652 $225,082.20
Funding will support the general management, oversight, and coordination of CDBG programs. It will also support fair housing services designed to further the objectives of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-20). These activities are eligible under 24 CFR 570.206(a).
All of the activities identified above will principally benefit low- and moderate-income households, as defined by HUD. No displacement or relocation of residents or businesses is anticipated at this time.
7. The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 CDBG Action Plan were developed in accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). Public notice was published in the Sun Sentinel on May 11, 2025, and draft documents were made available for public review and comment at designated locations. A public hearing will be held prior to the formal adoption of the plans.
8. On May 15, 2025, the City was notified that its CDBG allocation was increased from the estimated amount of $1,118,260 to $1,125,411. The final allocation has been reflected in the revised program expenditures, with the additional funds distributed across Residential Rehabilitation, Senior Transportation, and Program Administration.
9. Administration recommends the City Commission adopt proposed Resolution 2025-R-17, approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 CDBG Action Plan.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: Grant Funded.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Funds will be appropriated in FY 25-26 as follows:
$354,648.15 - 121-554-0600-534991-0000-000-0000-02025 Home Repair/Weatherization
$ 35,000.00 - 121-544-8006-534990-0000-000-0000-02025 Contractual Services
$ 61,296.00 - 121-544-8006-546300-0000-000-0000-02025 R&M motor vehicles
$ 72,515.65 - 121-544-8006-552540-0000-000-0000-02025 Fuel
$376,869.00 - 121-554-0600-662022-0000-000-0000-02025 Building Improvement
$168,811.65 - 121-554-0600-531501-0000-000-0000-02025 Professional Services- CRA Administration
$ 56,270.55 - 121-554-0600-531500-0000-000-0000-02025 Professional Services-Other
TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,118,260 $1,125,411
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable.
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable