Proposed Funding for New Projects

 

The public is invited to review the following proposed off-cycle projects of the County to be included in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan, which identifies projected use of funds for July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

FOURTH DISTRICT

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Development Authority – Housing Operations Division
Program Name:  Harbor Hills and Carmelitos Housing Sites - Playground Improvements II
Project Number: 602575-22
Original CDBG Amount: $500,000

Description:  This new project provides the Harbor Hills (26607 S. Western Ave., Lomita) and Carmelitos Housing Developments' (700 Via Wanda, Long Beach) playgrounds with improvements that were previously planned but deferred due to higher than anticipated costs such as additional playground amenities, drainage and to include improvements but not limited to; replacement of damaged or missing components, removal and replacement with new padding, and repainting existing structures for all playground areas, as well as the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility conforming to ADA standards.  This activity will meet the HUD National Objective as a project serving Low- and Moderate-Income Clientele under HUD Code 05L. 

FOURTH DISTRICT


Description:  This new project provides youth, aged 13-19, a supervised environment during the critical hours after school.  Services include life skills education, workshops, and recreational and educational outings, and will be provided at the YWCA Greater Los Angeles-Walnut Park (7515 Pacific Blvd., Walnut Park).  CDBG funds are used for personnel costs. This activity will meet the HUD National Objective as a project serving Low- and Moderate-Income Clientele under HUD Code 05D.  

This is a 30-day notice.  Anyone wishing to comment should submit written comments by December 23, 2022, to the attention of:

Espy Corona, Development Specialist
Community Development Division
Los Angeles County Development Authority
700 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801