Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, December 5, 2023  
5:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City-County  
Building in Room 354; attend virtually via Zoom. See  
below for additional instructions on how to attend the  
meeting and provide public testimony.  
A. Call To Order / Roll Call  
Meeting was called to order at 5:03pm with a quorum present.  
Staff Present: Joanna Cervantes, Cindy Grady, Michelle Bozeman, Caleb Odorfer,  
Pedro Ruiz  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
11-14-2023 CDBG COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  
2023  
MIN-412  
Attachments: 11-14-23 CDBG Meeting Minutes  
Motion was made by DeGollon and seconded by Amegashie to approve the  
11-14-2023 meeting minutes. No discussion and no opposition; motion passed  
unanimously.  
MARTIN LACKEY arrived at 5:23pm  
7 -  
Present  
Excused  
RON JOHNSON, GODWIN AMEGASHIE, TERESITA TORRENCE, JEREMIAH  
DEGOLLON, TAYLOR BROWN, Supervisor DAVE RIPP, and MARTIN LACKEY  
2 - MAUREEN McCARVILLE, and KATHERINE KAMP  
C. Presentations  
1. Habitat for Humanity  
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DANE COUNTY PRESENTATION  
2023  
PRES-178  
Attachments: Habitat - CDBGPresentation12052023  
Steve Hanrahan gave a presentation and overview of Habitat for Humanity’s current  
projects and partnerships with community organizations. Mr. Hanrahan was asked to  
provide the CDBG Commission with information when there are dedications or other  
events.  
2. Latino Academy of Workforce Development  
LATINO ACADEMY PRESENTATION  
2023  
PRES-179  
Attachments: Latino Academy 2022+Impact+Report_V7  
Latino Academy Dane County Presentation 12.5.23 - Final  
Margarita Avila and Julio Garcia gave a presentation on Latino Academy’s services and  
opportunities for students, which include trainings, business development, mentorship,  
GED and CDL certifications, and partnerships with employers. There is a video  
embedded in the PowerPoint slides, which the Commission is encouraged to watch.  
When asked by the Commission if there are any gaps in services, the presenters  
indicated that there are current needs for instructors, resources, access to post- or  
secondary education, and tuition support. The Commission is invited to attend student  
graduations.  
3. Agency receiving Public Facilities grant funding  
There was no presentation by an agency receiving Public Facilities grant funding.  
D. Action Items  
2024 CDBG COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE  
2023  
ACT-225  
Attachments: 2024 CDBG Commission meeting schedule (rev. 11.22.23)  
Motion was made by Amegashie and seconded by DeGollon to accept the 2024  
CDBG Commission Meeting Schedule. Motion passed unanimously.  
Supervisor David Ripp recused himself from discussion and voting regarding the 2024  
CDBG/HOME Revised Funding.  
2024 CDBG/HOME FUNDING REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS  
2023  
ACT-224  
Attachments:  
2024 CDBG-HOME Funding Recommendations DRAFT REV  
12.05.2023  
Joanna Cervantes gave an update on the funding recommendations. Madison  
Development Corporation (MDC) rescinded the $169,983.87 in HOME funds, as the  
federal HUD regulations would be too much of an administrative burden at this time. The  
$169,983.87 can either be reallocated to other HOME applicants or utilized in the next  
2025 grant awards. Staff’s recommendation is to review the Application Review Team’s  
(ART) original funding recommendations.  
Motion made by Brown to reallocate the $169,983.87 in the following manner:  
$50,000 to Northpointe Development Corporation Uptown Hills; $50,000 to  
Northpointe II Development Corporation Main Street Townhomes; $15,000 to  
Movin’ Out Mortgage Reduction; and $54,983.87 to Project Home Major Home  
Rehabilitation.  
Motion was seconded by DeGollon. Motion passes by voice vote.  
E. Public Comment  
12-05-2023 CDBG MEETING REGISTRATION  
2023  
RPT-431  
Attachments: CDBG Commission Meeting Registration Report 12.5.2023  
Chair Brown asked for public comment. Discussion followed public comment. It was  
suggested that at a future CDBG Commission meeting, the agenda includes: reviewing  
application scoring criteria and guidelines; and demonstrating how OpenGov works so  
that those interested in being on the ART can better understand the process.  
F. Reports to Committee  
1. 2024 CDBG Calendar Highlights  
Cindy Grady gave an overview of several key items for 2024, including RFPs for  
CDBG/HOME and CHDO, and HOME-ARP. The CDBG/HOME team will also be starting  
the planning process for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
January 9, 2024 at 5pm  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None.  
I. Adjourn  
Agenda has been satisfied. Meeting adjourned at 6:05pm.