Title
Adopt City Council Resolution Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds
Summary
The Local Government Planning Support Grants Program (referred to as "LEAP") funds projects that assist in the preparation and adoption of planning documents and process improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment. As a jurisdiction of less than 20,000 population, Fort Bragg is eligible for $65,000 in funding and is seeking authorization from City Council to apply for the grant program. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was issued on January 27, 2020 and staff would like to submit the grant application as soon as possible to improve the opportunities to receive a portion of the $119,040,000 available statewide.
These funds would support the ongoing work of a Housing and Economic Development Coordinator, recently approved by City Council. The position is also funded from an SB 2 Planning Grant in the amount of $160,000 Fort Bragg was awarded late last calendar year.