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Select Board approves FY2026 CDBG annual action plan; HUD allocation $1,368,250
Summary
The Select Board voted to approve the Town's FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and authorized the chair and planning director to sign required federal forms and program documents following a public comment period. The final HUD allocation was $1,368,250, about $13,000 less than earlier estimates, and minor funding
The Select Board voted unanimously to approve Brookline’s FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and to authorize the chair to execute federal forms and certifications, and to authorize the director of planning and community development to execute federal environmental reviews and programmatic documents.
Nut graf: HUD’s final FY2026 allocation to Brookline is $1,368,250 — about $13,000 less than prior estimates — prompting small reallocations to keep the town within federal caps and program rules. Staff described reductions to several public-service awards and adjustments to ensure compliance with the CDBG 15% public-service cap.
Details and votes David Puzman, Community Development Administrator, and Ijuana (Joanna) Linda Smith, director of planning and community development, briefed the board. They reported the HUD allocation of $1,368,250 and explained staff adjustments that reduce some public-service awards and reallocate amounts among subrecipients so the overall plan complies with federal rules. The BHA resident services program, Brookline Food Pantry and Steps to Success were described among recipients adjusted; specific program amounts were listed in the staff materials.
The Select Board moved and approved three related actions: (1) approval of the FY2026 CDBG annual action plan for HUD submission; (2) authorization for the chair to sign the SF-424 and related federal certifications; and (3) authorization for the planning director to execute required environmental reviews and program documents. Roll-call votes were recorded as aye across the board.
Public hearing and program notes The public hearing opened; no members of the public who had signed up spoke at the hearing. Staff emphasized that the FY2026 allocation will be placed in HUD’s draw-down system and that reimbursement requests will be submitted as projects spend funds. Staff and board members cautioned that FY2027 federal appropriations remain subject to congressional action and that allocations can change in future federal budgets.
Ending Board members thanked staff for their management of the program and urged continued outreach to subrecipients and to community groups to ensure those programs continue to meet federal objectives.
