Sierra Vista reviews estimated $250,000 CDBG applications including tiny-home outdoor space, United Way and railroad drainage requests

City staff and nonprofit applicants presented to the Sierra Vista City Council on March 27 as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual-action-plan process, seeking council feedback on an estimated HUD allocation of $250,000 for the coming program year.

Staff said HUD has not yet issued an official allocation and that the city typically receives roughly $250,000; HUD limits public-services spending to 15% of an allocation, which staff estimated at about $37,500 under current numbers. The council was asked to provide tentative funding priorities and direction; no award or final decision was made. Staff said there will be additional public meetings in coming months and that HUD will have up to 45 days to review the submitted plan after it is forwarded.

Applicants and requests summarized:

- Catholic Community Services (Terrence Watkins) requested $59,969 in CDBG funds to create an outdoor common area for four tiny homes (the K Roper Apartments) sited next to the Francis…