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Housing staff report CDBG allocation rise, consolidated‑plan work and other program updates
Summary
Housing staff reported a higher HUD CDBG allocation, plans to hire a consultant for a five‑year consolidated plan, owner‑occupancy verification progress, recruitment for a housing planner, a minor incentive‑policy amendment approved by council, and a ranking committee recommendation for a bond‑funded home‑buyer services contract.
Housing staff provided several informational updates to the Housing Commission on May 20, covering federal grant allocations, program compliance and staffing.
Christine, a housing staff member, said the city received final notice from HUD that its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation increased from about $588,000 last year to approximately $656,000 for the coming year. Staff intends to use the additional funds primarily in the public‑service category and recommended an extra award of roughly $19,000 to Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff for homeless outreach. She said staff will ask City Council for final…
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