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the proposals submitted for consideration were viable projects, and expressed disappointment that insufficient funds were available to allocate all or at least a portion of CDBG funds being requested. After review and considerable discussion on the proposed projects, the ad hoc committee agreed to continue last year's precedent and recommend funding of City sponsored projects. Based on an analysis of the three (3) City sponsored Public Service Program, the ad hoc committee unanimously agreed not to recommend funding for any Public Service Program, and to allocate the City's entire entitlement allocation to Construction type projects. The ad hoc committee reviewed the four (4) City sponsored Construction projects, and after an in-depth discussion of each proposals, the committee voted to recommend the funding of 2 CDBG projects listed on Attachment "B". Alternatives: The Council may reject the projects recommended for funding by the CDBG ad hoc committee and select alternative projects for funding. The county has requested that the City submit the list of funding recommendations by no later than March 2, 2006 in order to meet their schedule for the 2006-2007 CDBG application submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Failure to submit a list of funding recommendations will delay receipt of federal funds to implement public service and community improvement projects. FINANCIAL IMPACT The City of Colton's allocation of CDBG funds for fiscal year 2006-2007 is $471,481. All approved projects are 100% reimbursable in the CDBG Program. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT None. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) are achieved on a project -by -project basis prior to implementation. CONFLICT OF INTEREST (Gift Disclosure Requirements) None. The CDBG Program is a federally funded program administered by the San Bernardino County Department of Community Development and Housing (CHD). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve the funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects recommended by the CDBG ad hoc committee listed on Attachment "B" for fiscal year 2006- 2007, and adopt the attached Resolution. Attachments: Attachments "A" and "B" Letter from County dated January 31, 2006 Resolution Prepared by: Erik V. Sydow, Management Intern REVIEW TEAM Y City Attorney: IqFinance Director: City Manager: OTHER: