Council adopts 2025-26 HUD annual action plan; city highlights new CDBG-funded projects

The Schenectady City Council adopted the 2025-26 HUD annual action plan on the consent calendar Monday, and council members and staff used the meeting to highlight new block-grant awards and city efforts to broaden who receives funding. A resolution adopting the 2025-26 HUD annual action plan was read into the record and advanced on consent after committee consideration. During council remarks after public comment, several members thanked the development office for its work allocating community development block grant funds and noted that the current round includes projects and organizations that had not previously received city funding. Councilmember Patrick said the grants are important for local agencies that provide housing and other services to residents, and she specifically thanked development staff for their efforts. A mayor's office representative told the council the office is continuing work to improve the block/permit packet used for street events and acknowledged feedback from residents seeking simpler forms for smaller neighborhood activities. The meeting record does not list specific award amounts or the names of all funded agencies; those details are part of the HUD action plan and grant paperwork outside the meeting transcript. The resolution was handled on consent, and no roll-call vote was recorded on the floor during the session.