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Bradenton staff previews proposed 2025–26 CDBG allocations, flags public‑service cap and police blight officer
Summary
City staff presented the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) use plan for 2025–26, including recommended funding for nonprofits and a police position focused on homelessness and blight; final plan will return for adoption after the 30‑day public comment period.
City staff presented the proposed 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations at the July 23 meeting and opened a required public hearing. The city’s draft plan reflects committee recommendations and the statutory limits on eligible spending categories.
Key figures and recommendations: staff reported the annual CDBG allocation figure as $4,447,763. The citizen review committee recommended limited public‑service funding equal to the statutory 15% cap; proposed public‑service awards in the presentation totaled $67,164.45 (including proposals for Step…
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