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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

Record date · June 24, 2025

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are the intended recipients of services and programs implemented through the CDBG funding.

Directly affected

City Employees

Specific positions and part-time hours are approved for the implementation of the grant program.

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.
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  • 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.

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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.

U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev

Connected Entities

Johnson, Dillard, U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev and 2 more
PersonJohnson“Co-sponsor of the ordinance”Map →
PersonDillard“Primary sponsor of the ordinance”Map →
OrganizationU.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev“Primary funding source for the grant”Map →
PersonCarrico“Council member who abstained from the final vote”Map →
PersonClark-Murray“Co-sponsor of the ordinance”Map →

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