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City staff previews $382,663 CDBG 2025 annual action plan; public comment period opens June 13
Summary
City staff briefed the council on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2025 annual action plan: the draft award is $382,663; public comment opens June 13 and a council vote is scheduled for July 14.
City staff presented a briefing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and public outreach schedule.
Staff said Texarkana’s provisional allocation is $382,663. Officials described planned uses including public services (homeless and youth services), general public‑works projects such as sidewalks, street planting, community gardens, crosswalks, demolition, and related administrative costs. Staff said they intend to spend the full award in the coming program year and not roll funds into the next year.
The city announced a 30‑day public comment period from June 13 to July 14 and said a public meeting and final council vote on the FY25 annual action plan is scheduled for the July 14 meeting. Staff also noted outreach included a survey, notices in local publications and social media, and paper copies available at City Hall; the planner asked residents to submit comments to the city’s contact or attend the July 14 meeting.
No council action was requested at the briefing stage.
