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Lacey commission selects CDBG Option 1: start with city capital projects and modest admin allocation
Summary
Commission recommended City Council adopt Option 1 for the city's new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds: begin by funding small city capital projects in qualified census tracts and allocate 10% of funds to administration.
The Human Services Commission on April 3 recommended the city proceed with an initial, conservative approach to its newly received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds: prioritize small city capital projects in qualified low- and moderate-income census tracts and designate a modest portion of funds for administration.
City staff explained Lacey is now an entitlement community and estimated an initial annual allocation of approximately $304,850 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), subject to congressional appropriation. Michelle Chavez reviewed federal program rules including the three national objectives (benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, prevention/abatement of blight and urgent need) and statutory limits: a 15% cap on public service spending and up to 20% for administrative costs (staff proposed…
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