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Council hears overview of purchase‑of‑services grants; no budget change proposed
Summary
City staff described the purchase‑of‑services grant program and related contracted services that total roughly $3.567 million; the FY26 recommendation holds purchase‑of‑services funding at $100,000 and does not add CDBG funds for these awards.
Corey Burback, assistant city manager, presented the city’s purchase‑of‑services program, explaining the program’s role as one of three funding streams the city uses to support nonprofits. He said purchase‑of‑services grants are intended to pay for work nonprofits do that the city does not normally provide and that services must be delivered within Dubuque city limits and primarily benefit low‑ and moderate‑income households.
Burback told the council the FY26 manager’s recommendation includes no change to the $100,000 general‑fund allocation for purchase‑of‑services grants. He said some past years used Community Development Block Grant…
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