Memorandum
Date: January 13, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Benjamin Rickelman, Deputy County Administrative Officer
Subject: 11:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2025 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program
Executive Summary:
The Community Development and Economic Development Allocations of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program publish a combined Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) each program year. Eligible cities and counties may submit up to three sub-applications, with the total amount not-to-exceed $3,500,000. 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.
This funding application, in the amount of $1,500,000, seeks to fund a Small Business Assistance Loan Program and a Façade Improvement Program (as an activity within the Small Business Assistance Loan Program).
Staff recommends your Board approve, by the attached Resolution, submittal of a funding application for CDBG activities.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Offer the resolution.