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Council amends five‑year CDBG consolidated plan amid uncertainty about future HUD funding
Summary
Council accepted an amendment to the five‑year (FY2025–2029) consolidated plan and discussed looming federal proposals that could shift HUD funding to states; city staff advised caution on committing funds until federal allocations are formalized.
Council considered Ordinance 106‑25, the five‑year consolidated plan (FY2025–2029) and the FY2025 annual plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement community submission to HUD. The council voted to accept Exhibit A and referred the amended ordinance back to finance committee for further consideration.
City and regional officials told council there is uncertainty in Washington about the future of CDBG funding. A consultant and staff member said they had heard draft proposals to move HUD block grants to states and noted that, if implemented, the change could reduce direct federal funding to the city. "Word is that the Trump administration wants to cut out CDBG starting in FY 26," the city consultant said; he added that it is uncertain whether such proposals will proceed.
The city’s community development director confirmed the city had received a formula allocation for FY2025 of about $949,000, but noted that funds are not officially allocated until the city executes a contract with HUD, typically in early September. He said the city has started a $140,000 home improvement program and is monitoring federal developments while advising caution in committing funds for projects that rely on the CDBG allocation.
Council members asked for continued updates and asked that the administration notify council if federal changes require action to protect local programs that serve seniors, low‑income households and other vulnerable groups. The mayor said administration staff have been instructed to be cautious in spending so the city is not overexposed if federal funding is delayed or reduced.
What comes next: the amended consolidated plan (Exhibit A accepted) was referred back to finance committee; administration will provide council with updates on federal developments and timing for the FY2025 HUD contract and reimbursements.
