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Sierra Vista council hears presentations from nonprofits and requests feedback on CDBG applications
Summary
Council reviewed Community Development Block Grant funding proposals estimated from a $250,000 allocation and gave staff direction to continue the public-review process. Applicants included Catholic Community Services, United Way, Better Bucks/Better Work, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Cochise and Western Model Railroad Organization.
City staff asked the Sierra Vista City Council on March 27 for feedback and direction on proposed uses for the city's estimated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation for fiscal year 2025, which staff said is preliminarily estimated at about $250,000. The council did not make final funding decisions; staff said the council will hold additional public meetings and that HUD must approve a final allocation and the grant agreement.
"We're seeking your feedback and direction on the funding applications that we received for the upcoming program year," said Mister Matloff, a city staff member leading the presentation. He said staff typically allocates up to 15% of the grant for public services — about $37,500 under the current estimate — with the remainder used for public infrastructure and facility projects. Councilmembers heard presentations from six…
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