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Council advances draft CDBG public service awards; Meals on Wheels gets larger share

3540944 · May 15, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a draft allocation of Community Development Block Grant public service funds, prioritizing Meals on Wheels to expand meal service and reserving final action until HUD funding numbers are confirmed.

The City Council approved a draft list of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public service recommendations on May 20, pending final HUD entitlement figures.

The citizens advisory committee recommended funding for local groups: Greater Orange Area Literacy Services ($6,500), Jackson Community Center ($6,000), Julie Rogers Gift of Life ($4,000), Orange Community Action Association Meals on Wheels ($10,000), Orange Christian Services ($6,800) and Stable Spirit ($5,570). The draft total for CDBG public service awards was $46,870.

Citizens advisory committee staff said the committee prioritized increasing support for Meals on Wheels because the program was approaching the ability to deliver hot meals five days a week, and the larger award could help reach that goal. Officials noted the list is draft only; final allocations depend on HUD’s final entitlement figure and may be adjusted when that number is received.

The council approved the draft recommendations and asked staff to return with any necessary changes after the city receives its final CDBG allocation.