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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Block Grant Commission - Minutes - 04/12/20181 CDBG – April 12, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 222 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins April 12, 2018 – 5:15 PM ***SPECIAL MEETING*** COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Taylor Dunn – Chair Amy Dondale Olga Duvall Sara Maranowicz Serena Robb – Co-Chair Stacia Ryder Steve Backsen Anita Basham (Arrival 5:32 PM) Margaret Long COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Adam Molzer – Staff Liaison, CDBG Ashley Johnston - Intern Due to the duration and extent of the grant deliberation, the summary of the meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the CDBG Commission’s recommendation proceedings. For further information, details and insight, video and audio recording resources are available by contacting the CDBG Commission staff liaison. At 5:25 PM the meeting was called to order by Community Development Block Grant Commission Chair Taylor Dunn. I. PUBLIC COMMENT: None II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Serena Robb submitted an edit re oversight responsibilities for some funded programs. Taylor Dunn made a motion to approve the amended March 2018 minutes, seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously. III. DELIBERATIONS TO FORMULATE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Adam Molzer gave an overview of the format and order (1. Housing; 2. Public Facilities and Human Services) for the evening’s deliberations on the Forty-four (44) 2018 funding applications. There is approximately $908 thousand dollars to allocate for “Public Facilities” and “Human Services” programs, and $3.6 million for funding recommendations in relation to “Housing” programs. He informed the Community Development Block Grant Commission (hereafter “CDBG”) members that the materials before them included follow-up questions/responses formulated in earlier 2018 meetings, as well as the proposal rankings submitted by the Affordable Housing Board. 2 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Adam made an important announcement that Housing and Urban Development Department (“HUD”) has not released its current budget. It is the staff recommendation that the final figures discussed this evening (applications with Federal Funding Sources) may be adjusted (up or down) proportionately when actual funds are allocated (not to exceed original requested amount.) In addition, City-sourced “Human Services” funds will be locked into the determinations recommended this evening. CDBG Members are able to view, in real-time, the overall allocations result and adjust accordingly by re- visiting prior funding allocations. Results of deliberations for “Housing” funds allocations: • HO-3 Habit for Humanity  Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $80,000.  Seconded by Anita Basham.  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL The CDBG agrees that this is an established, well-run program with strong leadership. • HO-2 DMA Plaza  Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $2.5 million.  Seconded by Steve Backsen.  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL The CDBG believes that this is a high-priority project, critical project providing housing for low-income residents as well as having an excellent location to carry out the work. • HO-4 Housing Catalyst  Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $920 thousand; contingent on Nine-percent (9%) Tax Credits.  Seconded by Margaret Long  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL Motion by Anita Basham to fully fund. Seconded by Taylor Dunn. A Friendly Amendment was made to fund at $920 thousand. Accepted by Anita and Taylor. Thereafter, Margaret Long made a Friendly Amendment Motion to fund at $1,198,375. Anita rejected the modification. The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. The CDBG noted that this project is high-priority and provides sixty (60)-housing units. Some discussion ensued on the project “stages of completion”. Further discussion on Tax Credits for the property. • HO-1 Care Housing  Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $198,276.  Seconded by Anita Basham.  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL 3 CDBG – April 12, 2018 The CDBG believes that this project assisting Fort Collins residents with children. The project may receive Federal Matching funds. Steve Backsen made a motion to accept the funding recommendations on the Five (5) Housing Projects. Seconded by Margaret Long. The discussion moved to review and discuss HO-5 Neighbor to Neighbor funding. The Vote Failed. Two (2) for; Seven (7) against. Initial motion by Stacia Ryder to discuss HO-5 Neighbor to Neighbor. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Stacia Ryder expressed that this project provides some diversity in housing options and services. General discussion about alternative funding sources (including institutional), extended strategic plans, resident impact, and partial funding options. The CDBG investigated partial project funding of specific tasks or, perhaps, a single building. CDBG members desired more substance for comprehensive and long-term plans for the project. Amy Dondale made a Friendly Amendment to Fund at $226 thousand for Building 619. Stacia and Olga agreed. Discussion resumes around strategic plans, low vs. high impact competing applications, number of family members potentially accommodated and overall worthiness of the project. Also discussed was the difficulty with “partial funding” and allocation to specific construction sections. Members of the CDBG noted that Tenant stress and other inherent difficulties (in projects such as this) occur with partial funding scenarios. CDBG members considered the proposition that overall cost savings occur in full funding scenarios (several buildings) versus piecemeal projects. The Vote Failed. Four (4) for; Five (5) against. • HO-5 Neighbor to Neighbor  Motion by Anita Basham to fund at $0 (zero).  Seconded by Margaret Long.  The Vote Passed. Six (6) for; Two (2) against; One (1) abstain.  FINAL Consensus that delaying the funding would lead to a better (full) funding scenario in the future. Taylor Dunn made a Motion to Approve the Funding Matrix for “Housing”. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The Vote Passed unanimously. Taylor Dunn made a Motion to Proportionally Adjust the Approved Funding Matrix for “Housing” based on actual HUD final budget numbers. Seconded by Margaret Long. The Vote Passed unanimously. Conversation pivoted to the funding allocations for the “Public Facilities” and “Human Services” applications. Using a non-binding e-clicker process, the CDBG members electronically “ranked” the Human Services and Public Facilities applications in order of priority (Green, Yellow, and Red). Anita Basham made a Motion to initially proceed on the “Red” (lowest priority, internal ranking) Applications. Seconded by Amy Dondale. The vote passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. 4 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Throughout the remainder of the evening, interim decisions guided the CDBG review and analysis advancing through items according to ranking. Therefore, discussion of funding applications did not occur in order of their application numbers as listed below. After deliberation and preliminary funds allocation for the “Red” ranked items, the following transpired during the rest of the meeting: Taylor Dunn made a Motion to secondarily proceed on the “Green” (highest priority, internal ranking) Applications. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. Olga Duvall made a Friendly Amendment to, (within the “Green”), discuss in order of highest priority. Amendment was accepted. The vote Passed and was unanimous. After deliberations and preliminary funds allocation for the “Green” ranked items, the following occurred: Discussion on the “Yellow” (medium priority, internal ranking) Applications with the group’s consensus to review the proposals in order of highest number of “intermediate” priority. Results of deliberations for “Public Facility” and “Human Services” funds allocations: • PF-1 – Child Safe – Capital Campaign  Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $0 (zero).  Seconded by Margaret Long  The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) abstain.  FINAL Amy Dondale made initial motion to fund at $50 thousand; there was no second. Amy Dondale made a subsequent motion to fund at $25 thousand; there was no second. General discussion ensued re the admirable merits of the project. Overall, concern about matching a “capital outlay request” with the CDBG parameters guiding funds primarily to Human Services programs for low-income, distressed and crisis-facing families. Thus, “Public Facility” funding is lower priority for the funds at this time, additionally, it is not specifically qualified for Federal Funding. • HS-1 Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Education Program  Motion by Stacia Ryder to fund at $4,200.  Seconded by Sara Maranowicz  The Vote Passed unanimously  FINAL Initial motion by Anita Basham to fund at $6 thousand. Seconded by Taylor Dunn. Steve Backsen offered a Friendly Amendment to fund at $5,680 specifically for printing costs. Anita and Taylor accepted. The Vote Passed. Five (5) for; Four (4) against. General discussion by CDBG members that the funds request included printed materials and salary. Agreement that the printed materials were an important component of the educational program. 5 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Motion by Stacia Ryder to fund at $3,380. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Friendly Amendment by Taylor Dunn to fund at $4,200. Both Stacia and Sara accepted the amendment. CDBG feel the program is timely and critical both locally and nationally. • HS-2 B.A.S.E. Camp  Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $52.5 thousand.  Seconded by Margaret Long.  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL CDBG members discussed that the program has loyal, community-wide support while servicing a wide swath of the community residents. • HS-3 Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County  Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $23 thousand.  Seconded by Steve Backsen.  The Vote Passed unanimously.  FINAL. Agreement by the CDBG members that the program enjoys community-wide support. The Boys and Girls Club serves low-income families with demonstrated results. Some members would like to see the program take advantage of name recognition in Northern Colorado to boost fundraising collaborating up with local sports teams for example. • HS-4 CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates, Larimer County - Motion by Sara Maranowicz to fund at $16.5 thousand. - Seconded by Anita Basham. - The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. - FINAL Initial motion by Sara Maranowicz to fund at $20 thousand. Seconded by Anita Basham. Friendly Amendment by Stacia Ryder to increase funding to $25 thousand. Sara agreed to the amendment, but Anita stood firm at $20 thousand. The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. General agreement of CDBG members that the service is an important, unique, and an otherwise unmet community need. They have well leveraged their internal resources to provide services. • HS-5 CASA of Larimer County – Harmony House - Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $15 thousand. - Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. 6 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $12 thousand. Seconded by Olga Duvall. A Friendly Motion made by Anita Basham to revise funding to $16 thousand. Taylor disagreed; he prefers $12 thousand. The Vote Failed. Three (3) for; Six (6) against. The CDBG members agreed that the program is necessary and provides a unique service. CDBG members observed that this is an elevated skill type of service requiring highly trained personnel. Residents in crisis require these unique skills. • HS-6 Catholic Charities – Senior Services - Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $26 thousand split among the top priority items. - Seconded by Stacia Ryder. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $26 thousand. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. Taylor Dunn made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $26 if a stipulation marks it for priority projects instead of salary. Margaret agreed. The Vote Passed unanimously. All CDBG members agreed that it is a critical service by a well-known and trusted provider to vulnerable, growing populations. • HS-7 Catholic Charities – Mission Shelter - Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $32 thousand. - Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn made an initial motion to fund at $33 thousand. Seconded by Steve Backsen. Amy Dondale made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $27 thousand. Taylor rejected the proposal. The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. • HS-8 Center for Family Outreach – Scholarship Program - Motion by Anita Basham to fund at $5 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. - FINAL. Amy Dondale made initial motion to fund at $8 thousand. Seconded by Serena Robb. The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. Discussion among CDBG members that this was an intervention program operating at crisis points for families in a high-risk population. Anita Basham made a motion to fund at $4 thousand. Seconded by Margaret Long. Friendly Amendment by Taylor Dunn to fund at $5 thousand. Anita and Margaret agreed. • HS-9 Child Safe Colorado – Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program. - Motion made by Margaret Long to fund at $38 thousand. - Seconded by Steve Backsen. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) abstain. 7 CDBG – April 12, 2018 - FINAL. Margaret Long made initial motion to fund at $40 thousand. Seconded by Steve Backsen. A Friendly Amendment by Serena Robb to fund at $38 thousand. Margaret and Steve agreed. General agreement that this program was critical because most victims lead troubled lives that extend into the next generation(s). • HS-10 Northern Colorado Aids Project (NCAP) – Colorado Health Network (CHN) - Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $7.5 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $7 thousand. Seconded by Margaret Long. Stacia Ryder offered a Friendly Amendment to fund at $8 thousand. Taylor Dunn rejected. Taylor made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $7.5, which was accepted by Margaret. Stacia Ryder pointed to the unique and important service provided. • HS-11 Cross Roads Safe House – Advocacy Project - Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $39.5 thousand. - Seconded by Stacia Ryder. - The Vote Passed. Six (6) for; Two (2) against; One (1) abstain. - FINAL. Margaret Long made initial motion to fund at $42 thousand. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. A Friendly Amendment by Taylor Dunn to adjust to $39.5 thousand. Margaret and Stacia accepted the amendment. Favorable discussion ensued, with the CDBG members noting that the organization shows great effort and has become more stable. Their vigorous fundraising and excellent record keeping signifies stability. They provide a unique service to the community. • HS-12 Disabled Resource Services – Access to Independence - Motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $31 thousand. - Seconded by Anita Basham. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Anita appreciates that this is the only organization providing these services to a vulnerable population. • HS-13 ElderHaus Adult Day Care – Community Therapeutic Care - Taylor Dunn made a Motion to fund at $42 thousand. - Seconded by Amy Dondale. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. 8 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Steve Backsen made initial motion to fund at $43 thousand. Seconded by Margaret Long. The Vote Passed unanimously. The CDBG members were impressed with the staff, program, location, and gave nod to the increase in demand as the population ages. • HS-14 Faith Family Hospitality Day Center - Motion by Amy Dondale to fund at $18 thousand. - Seconded by Steve Backsen. - The Vote Passed. Six (6) for; Three (3) against. - FINAL. Serena made initial motion to fund at $20 thousand. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. CDBG Members are impressed with the ability to serve “families” and provide long-term solutions to the population served across the inter-faith community. • HS-15 Food Bank Larimer County – Kids Café - Taylor Dunn made a motion to fund at $24 thousand. - Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Steve Backsen withdrew an initial motion to fund at $25 thousand. Among CDBG members, there was a general discussion about the necessity of this program in the community. They are efficient, effective and provide an excellent summer program. • HS-16 Homeless Gear – Program Services - Motion by Anita Basham to fund at $34 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. - FINAL. Initial motion by Taylor Dunn to fund at $35 thousand. Seconded by Serena Robb. The Vote passed unanimously. • HS-17 Homeless Gear – Murphy Center Program - Stacia Ryder made a motion to fund at $31,162 - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. - FINAL. Margaret Long made initial motion to fund at $32 thousand. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The Vote Passed unanimously. • HS-18 Kids at Heart – FUNDANGO - Motion by Anita Basham to fund at $0 (zero). - Seconded by Margaret Long. 9 CDBG – April 12, 2018 - The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. - FINAL. CDBG members discussed the important goal of encouraging new and upcoming programs while being cognizant of the paramount objective of promoting the health and safety of low- income citizens and fulfilling basic needs. Agreement that programs for foster and adoptive children is meritorious. • HS-19 Larimer County Partners – One to One Mentoring - Amy Dondale made a motion to fund at $7.5 thousand for their first priority item. - Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Amy Dondale made initial motion to fund at $10 thousand. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Taylor Dunn made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $7.5 thousand funding the first thing listed in their priority list. Amy and Sara agreed. • HS-20 Lutheran Family Services – Geriatric Care Management - Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $0 (zero). - Seconded by Anita Basham. - The Vote Passed. Six (6) for; Three (3) against. - FINAL. Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $0 (zero). Seconded by Anita Basham. Friendly Amendment made by Olga Duvall to increase to $10 thousand. Margaret rejected the adjustment. The Vote Passed. Six (6) for; Three (3) against. General discussion ensued among CDBG members that this program does not provide direct assistance to the most vulnerable populations. Elderly persons are a presumed benefit population. • HS-21 Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention and First Month Rent Assistance. - Taylor Dunn made a Motion to fund at $80 thousand. - Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $80 thousand. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The Vote Passed unanimously. Anita Basham made a motion to fund at $75 thousand. Seconded by Margaret Long. The Vote Failed. One (1) for; Seven (7) against; One (1) abstain. • HS-22 Neighbor to Neighbor – Housing Counseling - Stacia Ryder made a motion to fund at $35 thousand. - Seconded by Taylor Dunn seconded. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. 10 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $37 thousand. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Sara Maranowicz made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $40 thousand. Taylor and Olga agreed to the amendment. The Vote Passed unanimously. Taylor Dunn made a motion to fund at $37 thousand. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The Vote Passed unanimously. General CDBG member agreement that this program can “head off” or deter other community crisis issues, and they have high utilization and benefit results for our community. • HS-23 Partnership for an Age Friendly Community – A Little Help - Taylor Dunn motions to fund at $18 thousand to be applied proportionally amongst the two items. - Seconded by Stacia Ryder. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn motions to fund at $18 thousand. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. Amy Dondale proposed a Friendly Amendment to fund at $20 thousand. Taylor rejected the increase. Taylor proposed an amendment to use the funds proportionally between the two items listed. The Vote Passed unanimously. Some CDBG members were impressed with the project, using terms like innovative and forward thinking. The program can help keep intergenerational communication active in the community. • HS-24 Project Self-Sufficiency - Taylor Dunn made a motion for fund at $30 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. CDBG members coalesced that the project showed good results. • HS-25 Respite Care- Childcare Scholarships - Motion by Sara Maranowicz to fund at $32,607. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Initial motion by Anita Basham to fund at $35 thousand. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Sara Maranowicz made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $33 thousand. Anita rejected the amendment proposal. The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. The CDBG members like the fundraising efforts. Members also complimented the relationship with the community and the unique, highly demanded services provided. • HS-26 SAVA - Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Center 11 CDBG – April 12, 2018 - Sara Maranowicz made a motion to fund at $28.5 thousand. - Seconded by Taylor Dunn. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. - FINAL. Anita Basham made initial motion to fund at $30 thousand. Seconded by Stacia Ryder. Olga Duvall made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $28 thousand. Anita rejected that figure. The Vote Passed unanimously. Sara Maranowicz made a motion to fund at $27 thousand. Seconded by Taylor Dunn. Taylor made a Friendly Amendment for $29 thousand, but that was rejected by Sara. Taylor made a subsequent Friendly Amendment to fund at $28.5 thousand, which was accepted. The Vote Passed. Agreement by the CDBG members that this is a unique service and a necessary program also, the issue has received considerable media attention locally and nationally bringing more awareness to the community level. • HS-27 Summit Stone Health Center – Community Behavioral Health - Margaret Long made a motion to fund at $26 thousand. - Taylor Dunn Seconded. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. CDBG members note that Mental Health programs are critical services. • HS-28 Summit Stone @ Murphy Center – Mental Health Services - Taylor Dunn made a motion to fund at $19 thousand. - Sara Maranowicz Seconded. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $19 thousand. Margaret Long Seconded. Serena Robb made a Friendly Amendment for funding at $20 thousand. The Vote Passed unanimously. • HS-29 Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center – Childcare Scholarships - Amy Dondale made a motion to fund at $51 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Sara Maranowicz made a motion to fund at $50 thousand. Seconded by Anita Basham. Serena Robb made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $52 thousand. Sara and Anita accepted the new figure. The Vote Passed unanimously. CDBG members agreed that this program has a great reputation working with low-income children. • HS-30 TEAM Wellness and Prevention 12 CDBG – April 12, 2018 - Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $0 (zero). - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Seven (7) for; Two (2) against. - FINAL. • HS-31 The Family Center / La Familia - Taylor Dunn made a motion to fund at $42 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. - FINAL. Taylor Dunn made initial motion to fund at $43 thousand. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The Vote Passed unanimously. There ensued commentary by CDBG members on the trust worthiness and community engagement of the program. • HS-32 The Growing Project – Gardening Education and Healthy Food Access for Youth - Motion by Margaret Long to fund at $6 thousand for top priority items. - Seconded by Steve Backsen. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Initial motion by Margaret Long to fund at $6 thousand for Young Farmer training and training staff. Seconded by Steve Backsen. Motion by Taylor Dunn to add a stipulation to use on top priorities listed in the application. The Vote Passed unanimously. CDBG members, impressed by the agency goals and detailed budget, took the opportunity to partially fund and encourage this new project. • HS-33 Matthews House – Building Employment Skills Scholarships - Stacia Ryder made a motion to fund at $3 thousand. - Seconded by Taylor Dunn. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Amy Dondale made initial motion to fund at $0 (zero). Seconded by Taylor Dunn. There was a Friendly Amendment by Stacia Ryder to fund at $4.2 thousand. The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. General enthusiasm expressed from the CDBG members that, in the future, the Private Business Community will provide primary funding for these worthwhile programs. Workforce development benefits both the Business Community and a determinate skill-set population. • HS-34 Matthews House – Empowering Youth - Serena Robb made a motion to fund at $20 thousand. - Seconded by Taylor Dunn. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. 13 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Stacia Ryder made initial motion to fund at $22 thousand. Seconded by Steve Backsen. Anita Becksham offered a Friendly Amendment to fund at $24 thousand. Stacia agreed, but Steve rejected the proposal. The Vote Passed unanimously. • HS-35 Salvation Army - Motion made by Taylor Dunn to fund at $0 (zero). - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) abstain. - FINAL. CDBG members discussed that more metrics on the program would be appropriate. • HS-36 Turning Point – Crisis Intervention Services - Motion by Amy Dondale to fund at $13 thousand. - Seconded by Margaret Long. - The Vote Passed. Eight (8) for; One (1) against. - FINAL. • HS-37 Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center (CAC) – Family Advocacy - Margaret made a motion to fund at $23 thousand. - Seconded by Anita Basham. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. • HS-38 Volunteers of America – Home Food Delivery - Margaret Long made a motion to fund at $35 thousand. - Seconded by Taylor Dunn. - The Vote Passed unanimously. - FINAL. Anita Basham made initial motion to fund at $35 thousand. Seconded by Margaret Long. Steve Backsen made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $37 thousand. Olga Duvall made a Friendly Amendment to fund at $36 thousand. Anita and Margaret accepted both amendment offers in succession. The Vote Passed unanimously. CDBG members generally agreed that the program provides not only daily meals, but tremendous social interaction opportunities for homebound. Many (of the above-listed) funding applications went through a “second round” (and some a “third round”) of motions for funding to adjust and allocate figures within budget. Listed first is the final funding allocations for each program. Allocations of ““Human Services” and “Public Facility” funds is complete for recommendation, with many program funding allocations are contingent upon receipt and analysis of the final HUD numbers. Taylor Dunn made a Motion to Approve the Funding Matrix for “Human Services” and “Public Facility”. Seconded by Margaret Long. The Vote Passed unanimously. 14 CDBG – April 12, 2018 Taylor Dunn made a Motion to Proportionally Adjust the Approved Funding Matrix for “Human Services” and “Public Facility” based on actual HUD final budget numbers. Seconded by Margaret Long. The Vote Passed unanimously. IV. OTHER: In honor of National Volunteer Month, Adam Molzer thanked all the volunteers in the room and throughout the City of Fort Collins for their selfless dedication to their neighbors and hard-work in their communities. V. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 PM.