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Item Number: J.5. CITY COUNCIL REPORT SUBJECT: Cooperation Agreement with Maricopa County for Participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: George Good , Chief of Social Impact REVIEWED: Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager PURPOSE: The Human Services Department is requesting approval of a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Tolleson and Maricopa County for participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs for Federal Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. BACKGROUND: Maricopa County participates as an Urban County under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and is eligible to receive federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Tolleson has historically participated in the Maricopa County Urban County Program through a Cooperation Agreement. Participation in the program allows the City to access federal funding opportunities that support community development, affordable housing, public services, neighborhood improvements, and programs that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. DISCUSSION: The proposed Cooperation Agreement will continue the City's participation in Maricopa County's Urban County Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. Through this agreement, the City will be included in Maricopa County's Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports submitted to HUD. Participation in the Urban County Program provides the City with access to CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding opportunities that may be used for eligible community development, housing, homelessness assistance, and public infrastructure projects that benefit Tolleson residents. The Agreement authorizes Maricopa County to act on behalf of participating municipalities in administering the federal programs and coordinating compliance with applicable federal regulations. The Agreement requires participating municipalities to cooperate with Maricopa County in the planning, implementation, reporting, and administration of eligible projects and activities. The term of the Agreement covers Federal Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. Approval of the Agreement will ensure the City's continued eligibility to receive and administer federal grant funding through the Maricopa County Urban County Program and support future community development initiatives that benefit Tolleson residents. BUDGET IMPACT: There is no direct financial obligation associated with approval of the Cooperation Agreement. Participation in the Agreement allows the City to remain eligible for federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding opportunities administered through Maricopa County. Future grant-funded projects and programs will be presented to the Mayor and Council for approval as necessary and will be subject to available funding allocations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2648 approving the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Tolleson and Maricopa County for participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs for Federal Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res 2648 Maricopa County Cooperation Agreement for CDBG Program for FY 27-29 06 09 26