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Councilwoman Rawls described two youth crews formed with help from residents and the Environmental Team Corp., sanitation and public works staff. Rawls said participants used a graffiti-removal product referred to in the meeting as \"elephant snot\" and power washers and that the effort taught participants new skills while improving neighborhood appearance.

Councilman Jones and other councilmembers thanked public works staff, the Hesburgh fire department (which provided a water connection during the cleanup), Community Service A. Brooks and other partners. Council members noted the program involved protective gear, coordination with sanitation and public works for materials and that the city will share photos and recaps with the community.

Council members described the effort as a collaborative pilot that could provide young people with practical skills and potential small-business opportunities such as pressure-washing or graffiti-removal services. No formal funding action or ordinance was taken; the announcement was recorded under new business and characterized as community-led implementation with administrative support.

Council members said they will include a recap and photos in council communications and thanked the volunteers and partner agencies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Council Legislative Sessions 7-29-25","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmembers announced a youth-led graffiti-cleanup effort that grew from a community cleanup, involving Environmental Team Corp., sanitation, the fire department and local residents; council members said the initiative offers job skills and visible neighborhood improvements.","taxTitle","Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania","taxId",4675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6506953,"Public commenter urges council to investigate prolonged acting appointment of building and housing director",349,3601000,3950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5505225-d50d7341b22090815315301c7de173c1&start=3601&end=3950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5505225-d50d7341b22090815315301c7de173c1/thumbnail_3601000.jpg","/articles/6506953/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Public-commenter-urges-council-to-investigate-prolonged-acting-appointment-of-building-and-housing-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506953-40a6fe5cb2873d311c54242bc9be4555/orig.mp4?Expires=1771604293&Signature=X0LjR1QP4ZHts9TkDDLBoghknmmoKjdYCygI4t7x2nQ6aUqFpM8kH-Z-DQm~LMUgKtqWzHi6IPWpBaA7EPjHWXL3aoZvAXpBlLwCBnbhgDPwAVQE13sS8RNZ4KcUDCWyXGk6fBguoTIRppxNesG81INKilKeSPV75OgGVETH1AlB~cTUc3PDHq2LIoIjOH7~UJuyfa784jE~mlAhhfNPF~lFenF2SLejnNUcxOBKXPsY~8qkQJHUR1j2a2URNoYhIE10GASCVQxE8tPwCuTKQa0ctyQ1dqOCNF~F5OUuJMDFIhV0I1OQkI2kbydV0RD2RtUHyeLPnmKv0ylXT6kZBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A public commenter at the July 29 Harrisburg City Council meeting urged council members to investigate what the speaker described as an unlawful extended acting appointment of Gloria Martin Roberts as interim director of the Department of Building and Housing Development.

The commenter, who did not provide a name on the record, told council that \"for more than 420 days, Miss Gloria Martin Roberts has served as interim department of interim director of the Department of Building and Housing Development, directly contravening Harrisburg Administrative Code section 2 dash 1.5 c,\" and argued the appointment exceeded the statutory time limit for acting department heads.

The commenter cited local and state provisions in urging action. The remarks included references to the Harrisburg Administrative Code and to Pennsylvania statutes and case law as described by the speaker, who said payments to the interim director after Oct. 1, 2024 would be \"unlawful expenditures\" unless the appointment complied with statutory requirements. The commenter also urged council to form an investigative committee, require sworn statements from the mayor, city solicitor and Gloria Martin Roberts, pass a resolution condemning the violation, terminate the appointment, recover funds, institute financial safeguards and refer the matter to the Pennsylvania attorney general.

Council did not take action on the request during the meeting; the item was delivered as part of the public comment period and no council directive or formal motion to investigate was recorded on the meeting docket. The speaker concluded by warning citizens may seek quo warranto or other legal remedies if the council fails to act.

Distinction between comment and council authority: the speaker framed the matter as a legal and administrative question and repeatedly called on council to exercise oversight and inquiry powers. The council did not respond with a specific directive during the meeting; Council moved on to the scheduled agenda item, Resolution 47 (2025).

Because the remarks were part of public comment, the allegations and legal citations presented in the meeting were reported as stated by the commenter and were not independently verified at the meeting.","A public commenter told Harrisburg City Council the interim appointment of Gloria Martin Roberts to lead the Department of Building and Housing Development has exceeded statutory time limits and urged the council to investigate, seek sworn statements and refer the matter to state authorities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6506959,"Harrisburg council approves 2025 action plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds; vote 6-1",2196,3494000,5690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5505225-d50d7341b22090815315301c7de173c1&start=3494&end=5690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5505225-d50d7341b22090815315301c7de173c1/thumbnail_3494000.jpg","/articles/6506959/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Harrisburg-council-approves-2025-action-plan-for-CDBG-HOME-and-ESG-funds-vote-6-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506959-738c2eaaabe731611d50031a1db1d88e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771604293&Signature=UBENQ~eL-vAWzSPSApKL1gyhoZGocVut53pBoh5ykP1X559AgxJ73MIJrOXOBBVV86Vc7~BFVRmyBqKL8yWw0shhld2EZIYT86dbY7c1zFDRTSNRR-n4fxQCGQTELDOKhWrsMNOwanDK-oKttIqSfQvU~WJxCbcin6rerReGEBp2ieB0sJSsfsy0UYTH5I7nHMSvPU45eekAbn6qosiBxIkCyf4knq0taSt6fmdA6aBY-eyHgqJjFng-WduXo~RhRtSTe8nJjyOLUXjxQcPW4TeQNd2b~U1a9alxqNzk0ChKD2ouXAvcKDkvqRdmDHY~i8nRS-PSlpUOkS6ogYyVsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council on July 29 approved Resolution 47 (2025), adopting the city's 2025 annual action plan for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs by a 6-1 vote.

The plan, which Council read into the record as Resolution 47 (2025), lists proposed allocations and project priorities for the fiscal year and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review. Councilmember Daniels cast the lone no vote; Councilmembers Davis, Green, Jones, Rawls, Rodriguez and President Hill voted yes, giving the resolution a final tally of 6-1.

The consolidated plan process requires a five-year strategic framework and an annual action plan (AAP) that itemizes budgeted activities for HUD-funded programs. Interim Director Gloria Martin Roberts and project managers Ashima Bushi and Patrice Dawkins presented the AAP and answered council questions before the vote. Consultant Kyle Jenkins summarized HUD categories used in the plan and national grant trends.

The AAP includes the following funding figures presented to council: CDBG $1,806,820 (plus $15,000 in program income), HOME $469,627.19 (program income from HOME lien repayments noted), and ESG $163,869. The administration proposed prioritizing public facilities and infrastructure projects and listed sample goals for 2025: assisting 5,000 low- and moderate-income persons through infrastructure projects, improving access to public facilities for 20,000 low- and moderate-income persons, demolishing four long-blighted buildings, constructing two rental units and two owner-occupied units, rehabilitating 30 homeowner units, and providing shelter or shelter services to 500 persons experiencing homelessness and prevention services to 15 persons at risk.

Council discussion addressed targeting funds to infrastructure and public facilities rather than direct grants to nonprofits, the high cost of required ADA curb cuts and street resurfacing, and transparency and resident notification about projects. Councilwoman Rawls asked about communications plans; Martin Roberts said the city will use Channel 20, utility-bill inserts and other printed and electronic media. On homelessness, Martin Roberts said the city funds providers (through CASH and partner agencies) and that specific service models and facility plans remain under discussion with the county and other stakeholders.

The resolution will be submitted to HUD via the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS); HUD has 45 days to respond after receipt. Council members said the AAP will return with project-specific dollar amounts and implementation timelines for council approval.

Votes at a glance:
Resolution 47 (2025) '2025 annual action plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG: Passed, 6 yes, 1 no (Miss Daniels).","The Harrisburg City Council voted 6-1 to approve Resolution 47 (2025), the city's 2025 annual action plan allocating Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant funds to infrastructure, public facilities, housing and homelessness programs.","actionData","errors"]

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