Craven County opens required public hearings for several CDBG programs and authorizes CDBG CARES Act application County staff held three required public hearings for multiple CDBG funding streams (general umbrella, CDBG-CV focused on EMS/fire equipment, and amendment to 2021 Neighborhood Revitalization grant) and the board approved a resolution authorizing submission of the CDBG CARES Act application and execution of related documents.

Craven County is set to secure over $81 million in funding to boost public service projects and revitalize neighborhoods, paving the way for critical COVID response initiatives!

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Staff recommends $2M CDBG for Trolley Park, declines HOME dollars for Sanctuary on Potomac; Horns moves recommendations to study session City staff told the Horns Committee that four CIF applications requested $5.75M; with $3M HOME and $2M CDBG available staff recommended $2M CDBG for Trolley Park (38 units) and no HOME funding for Sanctuary on Potomac because accepting HUD funds would require an environmental assessment that would halt construction. Committee voted to move recommendations to study session.

City staff has unveiled a bold funding plan for affordable housing, directing $2 million to Trolley Park while rejecting HOME dollars for Sanctuary on Potomac due to construction concerns.

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Skokie board approves 2024 CDBG CAPER reporting $665,560 available for program year The board approved the Village of Skokie's 2024 CAPER for CDBG, which reported a HUD entitlement of $548,892 plus $116,000 in prior-year funds for a total of $665,560 and detailed spending across public services, streets/sidewalks and facility improvements.

Skokie's board has approved a game-changing 2024 CDBG CAPER, revealing $665,560 to enhance public services, streets, and facilities—but what challenges lie ahead for program delivery?

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Council approves mid‑biennial budget package including CDBG allocations, fee updates and a 1% property tax adjustment In a rapid‑fire segment the council approved multiple budget and fee measures: 2026 CDBG funding recommendations, updated development services fees, new wireless right‑of‑way fees, a sewer rate pass‑through to King County, an ordinance setting the 2026 property tax levy (including the 1% increase), banking of levy capacity, and an umbrella ordinance adjusting appropriations and the RCIP.

Bellevue City Council just approved a comprehensive budget package, including new fees and a property tax adjustment, sparking debate on affordability amid rising costs.

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Council, housing authority approve CDBG reprogramming to avoid HUD timeliness loss Glendale approved a substantial amendment to reprogram CDBG funds — shifting $1.328 million between park projects and $96,587 in undesignated HUD fund balance to the Glendale Youth Center — to meet HUD timeliness rules and preserve prior-year funds.

Glendale's City Council just reprogrammed over $1.3 million in critical funding to ensure no money is left behind, all while gearing up for exciting new park projects!

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Community Development outlines $350K ADA improvement plan for Lompoc parks City manager presents vision for CDBG funding to enhance accessibility in local parks.

Lompoc is set to transform its parks with a $350K Community Development Block Grant aimed at enhancing accessibility for all residents!

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