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Coral Springs adopts five-year CDBG consolidated plan and FY25'26 annual action plan
Summary
The commission approved the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-required five-year consolidated plan and the FY25'26 annual action plan, allocating roughly $794,000 to housing, public services and infrastructure projects for low- and moderate-income residents.
The Coral Springs City Commission on June 18 voted unanimously to adopt the five-year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consolidated plan for FY2025'2029 and the FY2025'26 annual action plan required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The consolidated plan, a HUD requirement, identifies priority needs and a five-year strategic framework; the annual action plan allocates CDBG funding for the coming fiscal year. City staff told the commission that Coral Springs, now a formula-based entitlement city, has allocated more than $20 million in CDBG funds to date and expects $794,000 for the FY25'26 program year.
Priority uses and proposed FY25'26 allocations include home repair assistance ($132,653), sidewalk and ADA improvements in target areas, a $254,333 allocation for Lions Park playground replacement and ADA accessibility upgrades, youth scholarships ($37,351), senior recreational and therapeutic programming ($40,930 and $40,000 respectively), and planning and administration ($158,008.17).
Community Development Director Tina Joo explained that projects must meet one of three HUD eligibility criteria: benefit low- and moderate-income persons; prevent or eliminate slums and blight; or address urgent needs after disaster. She said outreach included public hearings, planning-and-zoning review and a consultant survey of residents. The plan identifies affordable housing, public services, public facilities and infrastructure, and planning and administration as the priority needs.
Commissioner Simmons asked whether the city receives funds directly from HUD or through the county; staff confirmed the city receives an allocation from HUD and that the city must send its approved consolidated plan and resolution to HUD for final acceptance. Simmons also asked whether staff had reviewed federal guidance for possible administrative changes under the current federal administration; staff said they had received HUD's allocation letter and had not been alerted to funding concerns for the coming year.
Action: Mayor Brooke moved to approve the consolidated plan and annual action plan; Commissioner Sarah seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ending: With adoption, staff will transmit the approved consolidated plan, annual action plan and supporting resolution to HUD and proceed with procurement and project scheduling in target CDBG-eligible areas.
