City Council

PUBLIC HEARING PH 1. Public Hearing and Adoption of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and the One-Year Action Plan (2025-2026) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Recommendation(s): a. Approve and adopt the draft Five Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) for the CDBG and HOME Programs. b. Approve and adopt the draft FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Programs. c. Approve the proposed methodology for distributing funds should the City’s 2025-2026 CDBG and HOME annual allocations increase or decrease. d. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including subrecipient agreements, subject to City Attorney approval. The City has been a recipient of CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since 1986 and began receiving HOME funds in 2020. To continue receiving these allocations, the City must prepare and submit a new Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which establishes a unified, strategic vision for housing, community, and economic development actions. AMENDED – REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, 04/08/2025 NEW BUSINESS NB 1. “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution No._____ confirming the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program as a valid municipal affair. 2. Appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund to 101.24000.5312 Special Activity Supplies to administer the program. Lancaster’s City Council has always been supportive of the local business community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council remained steadfast in its commitment to creating and supporting a thriving economy. During that time, several award winning programs were developed that supported local business operations, including Operation Jump Start, Stand Strong Business Loan Program, Stand Strong Youth Sports Loan Program, and several iterations of shop local programs that incentivized consumers to spend their dollars locally. The “Shop. Drive. Earn.” program is designed to build on the momentum of the existing shop local initiatives and further encourage patronizing local businesses. Through this program, consumers who purchase or lease new and used vehicles from participating dealerships within Lancaster will be eligible to receive rewards through the Open Rewards app. New car purchases and leases will earn $175 rewards and used car purchases will earn $100. COUNCIL REPORTS CR 1. Council Reports LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY