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Committee Forwards CDBG/HOME Reallocations, HOME‑ARP Increase, Friendship Park Reallocation
Summary
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.
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.
An administration representative summarized the changes as reallocations of previously allocated CDBG funds and additions to HOME funding, noting the city typically serves as manager or pass‑through for much of the funding. Committee members welcomed the savings from lower bids and the administration confirmed the Commonwealth had slightly increased a separate award to $405,019 in related federal awards discussion.
The Finance Committee’s action was a recommendation to place appropriate legislation on tonight’s council agenda for final approval. The administration did not provide line‑by‑line reallocations or contractor names at the committee discussion; staff said more detailed allocations are reflected in the agenda paperwork that will accompany the council item.
