TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Olivera, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cauley, MPA, Economic and Community Development Director, and
Albert A. Baker, Assistant Economic and Community Development Director
DATE: March 13, 2025
RE:
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Receive the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission Annual Report
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2 - Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Goal 3 - City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
Goal 4 - Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Goal 6 - Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to review the annual presentation for the City of Fayetteville’s Redevelopment Commission (FRC) and the Annual Report for the Economic and Community Development Department. This seven-member body is appointed by City Council to provide the primary mechanism for citizen participation; formulate policy recommendations to Council pertaining to housing, community, and economic development issues; conduct public hearings for citizen input on the allocation of Community Development resources; and prepare and present to Council all eligible project recommendations of the available funds.
Background:
The Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission was created by the City Council on February 17, 1958. The duties of the Commission were originally to administer the federally subsidized urban renewal projects in the City of Fayetteville, as funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
On December 28, 1977, the Fayetteville City Council determined that the Commission should be the community development advisory board to City Council to administer the federally subsidized Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). As such, the Commission was tasked by Resolution (dated February 13, 1978) with the direct control of the Community Development Department except for fiscal and personnel matters.
The FRC, in conjunction with other requirements listed in the HUD-required Citizen Participation Plan, serves a critical role in the annual budget development of HUD grants. Over the years, this has grown from CDBG to include the HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grants, and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS and the Community Development Department has expanded to become the Economic and Community Development Department with a variety of tools, incentives, and programs for economic development. As a result of annual public hearings, the FRC submits its findings and recommendations to the City Council. The FRC also submits an annual progress report to Council and interested parties.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
N/A
Options:
• Accept the report from the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission.
• Do not accept the report from the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission.
• Direct Staff to some other action.
Recommended Action:
Accept the report from the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission.
Attachments:
2024 Annual Report: Economic and Community Development Department
Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission Presentation March 2025