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Council approves submission of Lacey’s CDBG consolidated plan and 2025 annual action plan to HUD; program year to begin Sept. 1
Summary
The City Council authorized staff to submit Lacey’s draft 2025–2027 Community Development Block Grant consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan to HUD, a step that would make Lacey an entitlement community and allow it to receive CDBG funds directly beginning Sept. 1, 2025.
The Lacey City Council on Aug. 5 authorized staff to submit the city’s draft 2025–2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consolidated plan and the draft 2025 annual action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval.
Michelle Chavez, the city’s human services coordinator, told the council the consolidated plan — an approximately 80‑page document — details community outreach, needs assessment, strategic priorities and potential projects. The plan’s priorities include public facilities and infrastructure, public services and affordable housing. A map of eligible census block groups for area‑benefit projects is included in the packet.
Chavez said Lacey completed required community participation steps: workshops, public hearings, a 30‑day public comment period (June 26–July 25) and consultations with stakeholders. If HUD approves the submission, the program year would begin on Sept. 1 and staff would begin reviewing potential projects and conducting necessary environmental reviews.
Council members asked about allocation between capital infrastructure and services; staff noted capital projects are emphasized in the early program years with more service programming expected in years two and three. A council question about the standard county administrative fee (previously around 20% when the county administered CDBG dollars) was raised; Chavez said forthcoming conversations will address administration and any proposed fees as projects are prioritized.
A motion to authorize submission to HUD was moved and seconded; the council approved the motion unanimously. No additional appropriations were approved at the Aug. 5 meeting; staff will return with project-level recommendations and any required environmental or administrative details after HUD review.
