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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing on Paying Off HUD Section 108 Loan
Record date · May 21, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The local Housing and Human Services body has officially adopted a plan to defease, or pay off, a federal using $1,064,646.77 in grant funds.
The city is using over $1 million in federal grant money to eliminate a specific debt obligation, which changes the city's financial liability regarding the program.
Who It Affects
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Housing and Human Services
The agency is responsible for executing the loan defeasance and managing the grant funds.
HUD
The federal agency is the creditor receiving the payment to satisfy the Section 108 loan.
Key Facts
- The local government has officially adopted a measure to defease a HUD Section 108 loan.
- The total amount of grant funds being applied to this debt is $1,064,646.77.
- The file number associated with this action is 6830.
- The measure was introduced on May 10, 2024.
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- The action was processed through the Housing and Human Services body.
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Debt Settlement via Grant Funds
The city is utilizing federal grant funds to clear a specific HUD-backed debt, indicating a shift in how the city manages its long-term community development liabilities.
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