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Proposed $8.1 Million Community Development Grant Funding

Original title: ORD Concerning a Continuation Grant; Prov for Participation in the CDBG Prog; Approp $8,167,262.78 for Prog Costs, Including $7,085,952.00 from the U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev & $1,081,310.78 from Reprogrammed Grant Funds; Prov for Award, Auth, & Funding, & for the City to Execute Federal Prog Contracts for CDBG Prog Funds, as Applicable, to Implement B.T. 27-003; Prov Auth for Reallocation of Grant Funds as More Particularly Described Herein; Prov for Further Council Action if Revenue Differs; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, Any & All Docs Related to the Proposed Uses of Grant Funds Authd Herein; Apv Positions (R.C. 27-002) (B.T. 27-003) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 6/15/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes accepting and allocating $8.1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant () funds to support local programs. The funding includes $7.08 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and $1.08 million in repurposed existing grant funds.

Why it matters

If passed, this ordinance authorizes the city to spend $8,167,262.78 on community development projects and grants the Mayor authority to sign federal contracts to implement these programs.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are the intended recipients of the community development programs and services funded by the grant.

Directly affected

Mayor

The Mayor is granted authority to execute federal contracts and manage the use of the grant funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CDBG program?
stands for Community Development Block Grant, a federal program that provides resources to local governments for housing, community development, and public services.
Where is the money coming from?
The majority ($7,085,952.00) comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, while $1,081,310.78 comes from previously allocated grant funds that are being repurposed.
What happens if the city receives a different amount of money than expected?
The ordinance includes a provision requiring further City Council action if the actual revenue differs from the amounts stated in the proposal.

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Repurposing of Federal Funds

The ordinance explicitly combines new federal funding with over $1 million in 'reprogrammed' funds, indicating a shift in priorities for previously unspent grant money.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Connected Entities

Dillard, Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
PersonDillard“Individual associated with the ordinance filing.”Map →
OrganizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee“Committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →
OrganizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development“Primary source of $7,085,952.00 in grant funding.”Map →

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