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City approves $294,289 in CDBG contracts, increases administrative allocation to meet HUD requirements

5765280 · August 19, 2025
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Traverse City approved contracts totaling $294,289 for community organizations and re-categorized a prior Goodwill allocation; staff said federal CDBG administration has required more consultant support, archeological and fair-housing work and recommended higher administrative funding.

The Traverse City commission on Aug. 18 authorized contracts with local nonprofit subrecipients totaling $294,289 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and approved a re-categorization of an earlier Goodwill allocation. Staff said increased federal compliance needs and specialized work have driven higher administrative costs than originally anticipated.

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