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2011 -12 HUD ]rrnttal -�erion Plan -4mendmenr— _Arlingto" ParlklmprovementProject 'Page 2 BACKGROUND The proposed amendment to the HUD Annual Action Plan will reprogram $209,692 of CDBG funds from the Ward 5 Street Improvements Project to the Arlington Park Improvement Project (Exhibit A). The proposed Arlington Park improvements will include the renovation of existing park structures and amenities such as playground equipment; landscape improvements; lighting and electrical system upgrades; picnic shelter improvements; and pool building refurbishments; just to name a few. The Arlington Park improvements will provide the opportunity to better serve the community residents with additional space for park and recreational facilities. Moreover, the Arlington Park improvements support the Seizing Our Destiny Strategic Route 8, "Big City Recreation with a Hometown Feel," by creating additional recreational facility space that offers an assortment of amenities and programs for all ages, interests and accessibility levels for the community. The Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department concurs with the transfer of CDBG funding to the Arlington Park Improvement Project. A public notice was issued announcing the proposed amendment to the HUD Annual Action Plan and provided a 30 -day period for public comment as required by HUD regulations. The notice was published in the Press Enterprise on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 and included the date this action would be considered by the City Council, March 13, 2012. With the cancellation of the March 13, 2012 meeting, a revised Notice was published in the Press Enterprise on March 13, 2012, informing the citizens that the meeting of the City Council to consider the item would be held on March 20, 2012. The proposed project is eligible under the HUD CDBG National Objective of low /moderate benefit area because it benefits a residential neighborhood, where at least 51 percent of the residents are low /moderate income persons. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the City General Fund. Sufficient funds of $209,692 are available in the CDBG Unprogrammed Fund Account No. 2835100 - 453001. Prepared by: Emilio Ramirez, Development Director Certified as to availability of funds: Brent A. Mason, Finance Director /Treasurer Approved by: Deanna Lorson, Assistant City Manager for Scott C. Barber, City Manager Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney Attachments: Exhibit A — Map of Arlington Park Improvements 26 -2