Memorandum
Date: July 15, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Benjamin Rickelman, Deputy County Administrative Officer
Subject: 9:15 A.M. - Discussion and Consideration of the Community and Economic
Development Allocations of the California Community Development Block Program
Executive Summary:
The community and economic development allocations of the California Department of Housing and Community Development - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) requires a public meeting for the purpose of presenting eligible activities and projects for your Board’s consideration during this year’s grant application cycle. This presentation also provides an opportunity for the public to hear and comment on this year’s eligible and potential activities and projects
The community development and economic development allocations of the CDBG program published a combined Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) each program year. Eligible cities and counties may submit up to three sub applications not to exceed $3,600,000. Economic development or housing programs or projects applications cannot exceed $1,500,000 each. Eligible activities under the above allocations in the NOFA may consist of planning and technical assistance, (studies and strategies), public assistance programs, employment training, and economic development programs or projects that create or retain jobs.
The County currently contracts with Community Development Services (CDS), a local firm based in Kelseyville, to prepare grant applications and implement CDBG funded activities on behalf of the County. Jeff Lucas with CDS will provide a brief presentation to the Board regarding the CDBG program and the application process for this year.
Staff plans to present a Resolution for your Board’s consideration this summer or early fall, dependent on when the California Department of Housing and Community Development plans to issue this Notice of Funding Opportunity which will define the specific funding programs and amounts the County will pursue based on Board direction.
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☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
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Recommended Action: No action required by your Board at this time.