Committee Forwards CDBG/HOME Reallocations, HOME‑ARP Increase, Friendship Park Reallocation

Jul 15, 2025

The Finance Committee recommended that the council consider multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program adjustments, including reallocating CDBG funds saved by lower-than-expected Friendship Park bids and an additional HOME‑ARP award plus HOME program repayments.

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The Bethlehem City Council Finance Committee voted 2-0 to recommend that the full council consider proposed adjustments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME fund budgets. The administration said bids for Friendship Park came in under estimate and the savings will be reallocated to other projects; the adjustment package also includes an additional HOME‑ARP award and repayments to the HOME program.

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