Memorandum
Date: October 8, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director
Shannon Walker-Smith, Deputy Community Development Administrator
Lisa Judd, Deputy County Administrative Officer - Housing
Subject: 10:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Receive Public Comments Regarding the Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant
Executive Summary: On September 24, 2024, the Board approved the submission of the above-described grant application by the Community Development Department. That date also commenced a 15-day public input period on the application and its narrative describing the proposed tasks and budget. In order to ensure adequate opportunity for the public to participate in this process, this noticed public hearing was scheduled prior to the closing of the public review period on October 9, 2024.
The PRO Housing grant is for five years, in an amount of up to $7,000,000, to improve affordable housing availability, rehabilitate substandard housing, update zoning and land use policies, and permitting procedures. Further details are available in the attached narrative and budget.
The public hearing is for gathering public input to inform the final application. No Board action is required. The Board has already authorized the Deputy Community Development Administrator to sign and submit the application to HUD when ready.
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