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Community development reports strong CDBG/ARPA deployment but flags subrecipient capacity issues; council asked for more data

5966441 · October 16, 2025
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Community development staff said they have pushed most federal CDBG and ARPA allocations into community projects and home programs but that some subrecipients are struggling to spend allocated funds; council asked for detailed expenditure and reallocation options.

Community development staff told the council workshop the department has pushed a large share of CDBG, ESG and ARPA funds into local programs and projects and that the team is focused on technical assistance to help subrecipients spend allocated funds before program deadlines.

The director said the department manages roughly $3.1 million in reimbursable federal grants (CDBG, ESG, HOME and related funds) and that most annual administrative…

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