2009 Kitsap County Budget Book - Kitsap County Government

BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT FUND
I. Budget Overview
2009 Expenses
Budget Summary
Interfund Services,
$21,249
Salaries & Benefits,
$325,665
Supplies, $1,980
2009 Budget $4,841,771
2008 Budget $5,665,503
Change from 2008 to 2009 $(823,732)
2009 FTEs: 4.0
2008 FTEs: 4.0
Services &
Charges,
$4,494,857
2009 Unfunded FTEs: 0
2008 Unfunded FTEs: 0
Significant Budget Issues
• In 2009 Block Grant Entitlement fund will receive additional funding through the stimulus package.
• In looking at the federal budget the Block Grant Entitlement fund is projected to do well.
II.
Purpose:
The Community Development Block Grant Division manages and oversees federal grants to assist in the development of decent
housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low income persons.
III.
2008 Accomplishments:
• Received $1,143,403 in Community Development Block Grant funds and $964,038 in HOME consortium funds, which
leveraged over $6 million in other federal, state and local funds.
• Managed 70 Contracts.
• Continued coordination with the City of Bremerton on applications and monitoring.
• Actively participated in the Continuum of Care Coalition on the update to the 10-year Homeless Housing Plan.
IV. 2009 Goals and Objectives:
• Outreach to community partners, elected officials and employees through presentations on the Block Grant Program.
• Develop written work procedures and cross train staff.
• Develop internal financial tracking systems that will work in conjunction with our HUD system.
• Continue working with the City of Bremerton to coordinate our processes.
• Provide funding to projects that meet the needs and priorities identified in the 2006 – 2010 Consolidated Plan.
V. Program Overview
Description:
The Community Development Block Grant Division manages and oversees federal grants to assist in the
development of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low
income persons.
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