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West Des Moines staff open public consultation on next five‑year CDBG consolidated plan amid federal funding uncertainty
Summary
City staff briefed council on the Community Development Block Grant consolidated‑plan process, eligibility limits and timeline; councilmembers recommended focusing on housing rehabilitation, transit passes and infrastructure that benefits many residents while noting uncertainty about federal funding and statutory caps on public‑service spending.
City staff presented the planning timeline and priorities for the next five‑year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consolidated plan during a workshop after the Feb. 3 West Des Moines City Council meeting.
Ryan Moffitt, community and economic development director, and Christine Gordon, housing manager, told the council the consolidated plan guides how the city would use an annual CDBG allocation (an average of roughly $265,000 in recent years) and sets community priorities for a five‑year period. Gordon outlined program rules: households must generally be at or below 80% of area median income to qualify for CDBG‑funded benefits; no more than 20% of an allocation can be used for administration, and generally no more than 15% can be used for public‑service activities.
Gordon summarized the…
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