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City applies for two CDBG grants and accepts a private foundation award for the library center

3616367 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

City staff applied for a $50,000 CDBG accelerated-project grant to extend sidewalks at the library center and asked council to authorize submission of a separate $50,000 CDBG application (with a 20% match) to upgrade restrooms for ADA compliance.

City staff told the council it has applied for a Montgomery County CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) accelerated-project allocation to extend and connect the library center sidewalks to the west parking lot and to repair trip hazards.

The manager said the application requested $50,000 and requires no local match under this accelerated funding round; staff argued the project would improve access for seniors and people with mobility limitations who use the…

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