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2026-2027 Community Development Grant Plan and Past Program Updates

Original title: 2026-2027 DRAFT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO PROGRAM YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2025-2026

Record date · March 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is holding a public hearing to review the proposed 2026-2027 . The meeting will also address s to previously approved plans from the 2023-2024 and 2025-2026 program years.

Why it matters

This hearing determines how federal grant funds are allocated for local housing and community development projects, directly impacting the availability of resources for neighborhood improvements and social services over the next year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Low-to-moderate income residents

These residents are the primary beneficiaries of CDBG-funded programs and services.

Directly affected

Local community development organizations

These organizations often receive or manage CDBG funds for local projects.

Key Facts

  • The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
  • The agenda includes proposed substantial amendments to the 2023-2024 CDBG program year.
  • The agenda includes proposed substantial amendments to the 2025-2026 CDBG program year.
  • The document is filed under reference number TMP-2406.
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  • The item was introduced on February 26, 2026.
  • The current status of the item is 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?
A CDBG is a federal grant program that provides funding to local governments for housing, community development, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
What does a 'substantial amendment' mean in this context?
It refers to a significant change in how previously approved grant funds are being spent or prioritized compared to the original plan.
How can I participate in this public hearing?
The document identifies this as a public hearing before the City Council; residents should check the official city meeting calendar for instructions on how to provide testimony or attend.

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Multi-year adjustment

The city is simultaneously planning for the upcoming year while retroactively amending two previous program years, suggesting a significant shift in project priorities or funding availability.

Connected Entities

TMP-2406, City Council
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