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Approval of $7.49 Million Community Development Grant Funding
Original title: ORD Concerning a Continuation Grant; Prov for Participation in the Community Dev Block Grant (CDBG) Prog; Approp $7,492,238.48 for Prog Costs, Including $6,940,619.00 from the U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev, $499,408.34 from Reprogrammed Grant Funds & $52,211.14 from Prog Income; Prov for Award, Auth, & Funding, & for the City to Execute Federal Prog Contracts for CDBG Prog Funds, as Applicable, to Implement B.T. 26-001; Prov Auth for Reallocation of Grant Funds as More Particularly Described Herein; Prov for Further Council Action if Rev Differs; Prov for the Mayor & Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver Docs Relating to the Award; Apv Positions & Part-Time Hours (R.C. 26-001) (B.T. 26-001 (Revised)) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray & Johnson)
5/27/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F
6/2/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/3/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/10/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 6-0
6/17/25 F Amend/Approve 7-0
6/24/25 CO Amend/Approve 14-0-1 (Carrico)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/10/25
June 24, 2025
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$293,370across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer P. Johnson | Jennifer P. Johnson | $100,000 | Judge | Mar 2026 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Robert LeWayne Johnson | JOHNSON R. LEWAYNE | $15,000 | RETIRED | Oct 2025 |
| Friends of Senator Ross Johnson | AT & T | $10,000 | - | Jan 2000 |
| Friends of Senator Ross Johnson | CA Cable TV Assoc. | $10,000 | - | Jan 2000 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Jennifer Johnson | $8,000 | Judge | Feb 2026 |
| Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024 | RD Construction | $5,500 | - | Dec 2023 |
| Chad Johnson | CHAD JOHNSON CAMPAIGN | $5,070 | CARRYOVER FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS | Feb 2025 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024 | Sahara Dunes LP | $5,000 | - | Feb 2024 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Jennifer Johnson | $5,000 | Judge | Mar 2026 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Vote Steven Johnson for SMMUSD Board of Education 2020 | Brewster Arms | $4,900 | Retired | Oct 2020 |
| Committee to Elect Natasha Johnson for City Council 2024 | RSA | $4,900 | - | Sep 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
The city is authorized to spend $7,492,238.48 on community development projects, which impacts the availability of local services and housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
City Residents
Residents are the intended recipients of services and programs implemented through the CDBG funding.
City Employees
Specific positions and part-time hours are approved for the implementation of the grant program.
What changed
Last recorded activity June 24, 2025.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
This ordinance authorizes the city to accept and spend $7.49 million in federal Community Development Block Grant () funds. The money will support local community development programs, including the approval of specific staffing positions and part-time hours.
Key Facts
- Total appropriation of $7,492,238.48 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program costs.
- Funding sources include $6,940,619.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Funding sources include $499,408.34 from reprogrammed grant funds.
- Funding sources include $52,211.14 from program income.
- The ordinance authorizes the city to execute federal program contracts to implement B.T. 26-001.
- The ordinance approves specific positions and part-time hours under R.C. 26-001.
- The Mayor and Corporate Secretary are authorized to execute and deliver documents related to the grant award.
- The City Council retains authority for further action if actual revenue differs from projections.
- The ordinance was enacted following a 14-0-1 vote on June 24, 2025.
- A public hearing was held on June 10, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the money for this grant coming from?
The majority ($6.94 million) comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with the remainder coming from and existing .
What will the money be used for?
The funds are allocated for Community Development Block Grant () program costs, which includes staffing positions and part-time hours.
Why It Matters
The city is authorized to spend $7,492,238.48 on community development projects, which impacts the availability of local services and housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Discoveries
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Diversified Funding Sources
The grant is funded by a mix of federal dollars, recycled previous grant funds, and internal program income, showing a multi-layered approach to project financing.
Connected Entities
Sources
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