City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Toni Lundgren, City Manager
Prepared by:
Vielka Guarascio, Homeless & Housing Services Manager
Date:
June 16, 2026
Subject:
Adopt a resolution Authorizing Renewal of the City's Urban County Participation for the CDBG and HOME Programs
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to send a letter to the County exercising the City's renewal option in the Cooperation Agreement, including Amendment No. 1, with the County of San Joaquin for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs through Fiscal Years 2026 - 2028.
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Background:
In July 1993, the City Council approved a Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Joaquin to participate in the Urban County Designation Program and receive federal CDBG and HOME funding. Execution of a cooperation agreement among participating jurisdictions is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for eligibility in these programs.
The City Council subsequently exercised renewal options in July 2002, August 2004, June 2008, June 2011, June 2014, June 2017, June 2020, and June 2023 to maintain the City's participation in the Urban County program. The current participation period expires in September 2026. The agreement contains a clause that automatically renews the agreement at the end of the three-year period, provided HUD does not require modifications that would necessitate execution of a new agreement.
Participation in the Urban County program ensures the City remains eligible to receive a direction allocation of CDBG and HOME funding through the County, subject to continued federal appropriations. Without participation, the City would need to compete for discretionary federal funding on a nationwide basis, resulting in greater uncertainty regarding funding availability and requiring significantly greater staff resources to pursue grant opportu...
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