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Longmont staff begins review after OMB memo pauses some federal funding
Summary
City staff told council that an Office of Management and Budget memo has placed a pause on certain federal funding and that Longmont has begun a department‑by‑department review to assess risk to projects including transportation and vouchers.
Longmont city management informed the city council on Jan. 28 that a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum implementing a temporary pause on some federal funds requires a rapid review of city programs and projects that rely on federal dollars.
What the city said: The city manager told council that the pause "actually includes federal funds that have been awarded, and haven't been processed or haven't been drawn down," requiring staff to inventory all federal awards and determine which projects are at risk. The city highlighted transportation grants and the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) as priority areas for the immediate risk assessment.
Why it matters: Local projects that depend on federal reimbursements or drawdowns could face scheduling and cash‑flow impacts if federal payments are delayed or rescinded. The city cited the Kaufman Street project as one active grant‑funded undertaking that staff will review closely.
Next steps: City staff will contact departments to assemble a comprehensive list of federal awards and report back to council as more is learned; the OMB memo references further reporting and analysis by Feb. 10, 2025, and staff said a follow‑up council session may be required once the municipality has a clearer risk assessment.
