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Council introduces ordinance and adopts resolution to file annual federal action plan (CDBG/HOME/ESG)
Summary
The council introduced Ordinance 25-01 to appropriate proceeds of the annual action plan and passed Resolution 25R-01 authorizing filing of CDBG, HOME and ESG applications and designating signatories for the payment voucher and letters of credit; both measures carried on unanimous recorded votes for introduction and authorization.
The Hammond Common Council introduced Ordinance 25-01, sponsored by Councilman Spatali, which the city described as an ordinance appropriating the proceeds of the annual action plan (federal funding that typically includes Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds). The council set first and second reading and a public hearing for Feb. 10, 2025, at 5:50 p.m.
Councilman Spatali also sponsored Resolution 25R-01, authorizing the filing of the annual action plan application and designating signatories for payment vouchers and letters of credit related to the CDBG, HOME and ESG applications. The resolution was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote with no recorded opposition.
Council members said the annual ordinance authorizes use of federal funds for housing and community services included in the city’s federal funding plan. Clerk Golic recorded unanimous roll-call votes for both the ordinance introduction and the resolution. The council did not debate funding allocations during the meeting; the ordinance and resolution set the procedural steps and public hearing for Feb. 10.
Votes and the public hearing schedule were entered into the meeting record.
