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Funding Allocation Recommendations
San Rafael City Council
November 2, 2020
Background
March 27, 2020-CARES Act
•$5 Billion Appropriated to CDBG program for COVID-19 relief
•Funding known as CARES CDBG-CV funds
May 4, 2020-Initial CDBG-CV Funding Allocation
•$938,065 made available to County, $369,785.55 allocated for San Rafael Planning Area
•All funds were directed for rent subsistence payments for residents at-risk of homelessness due to
COVID-19.
September 11, 2020-CDBG-CV Allocation 3A
•$1,790,994 made available to County
•HUD directive to target communities with households most at risk for transmission and risk of
eviction, with higher amounts for states with high rates of Coronavirus.
San Rafael City Council
November 2, 2020
Needs Assessment & Funding Recommendations
New methodology emphasized a focused needs assessment in areas with the
highest rates of COVID-19 and areas facing higher risk of eviction
Recommended CDBG-CV Allocation:
•San Rafael: $943,853 (52.7%)
•Novato: $485,359 (27.1%)
•County Other: $361,780 (20.2%)
Fund recommended to be split 75% for rental assistance and 25% for assistance
with small and microbusiness/enterprises.
San Rafael City Council
November 2, 2020
Options
1)Adopt Resolution
2)Adopt Resolution with modifications
3)Direct staff to return with more information
4)Take no action
San Rafael City Council
November 2, 2020
Thank You!
San Rafael City Council
November 2, 2020