Report Prepared by: Kimberly Nutt, Housing Program Supervisor, Housing Division / Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: First Public Hearing - Introduction and Preliminary Review of Project Funding Scoring Results and Expenditure Recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds for Fiscal Year 2026/27, to be Included in the Draft U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan; and, Receipt of Public Comment During a Public Hearing
REPORT IN BRIEF
Introduces project funding request applications received for the upcoming 2026 Annual Action Plan program year and results of project scoring; Introduces the preliminary estimated budget for the 2026 Program Year; Provides a brief update for the 2026 CDBG and HOME annual allocation announcement; Informs the Public and Council about upcoming public comment opportunities; and, provides a Public Hearing to receive Public Comment regarding all information provided.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council -
A. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment that will be considered for inclusion in the final draft of the 2026 Annual Action Plan; and,
B. Review, discuss, and provide Council comment along with requested direction on the preliminary CDBG and HOME 2026 Annual Action Plan budgets, project funding applications and scoring, funding recommendations and prioritization of public service projects in consideration of the 15% public services cap, and direction regarding Contingency Plan adjustments after HUD's allocation announcement, for inclusion in the upcoming final draft of the 2026 Annual Action Plan.
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ALTERNATIVES
No Council motion or Approval is necessary for this item.
Staff is requesting general comments and direction regarding project funding prioritization for public service projects and the presented Contingency Plan for when HUD announces its 2026 CDBG and HOME allocations.
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