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City accepts $300,000 CDBG award plus $50,000 local match for housing rehab
Summary
Arkansas City accepted a Community Development Block Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce totaling $300,000, with a $50,000 local match (mix of city cash, weatherization funds and landlord contributions) for up to roughly $350,000 in housing rehabilitation work affecting an estimated 12–15 homes.
The Arkansas City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter grant agreement 25-HR-001 with the Kansas Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $300,000 and a $50,000 local match, for a total project amount of $350,000 to fund housing rehabilitation.
City staff said the grant application process originally targeted specific areas but was expanded during the application process to cover the entire community. Staff reported receiving more than 70 applications for assistance. The city estimated funding of roughly $25,000 per home, meaning the grant could assist approximately 12 to 15 houses depending on needs.
Staff provided a budget breakdown presented to the commission: $246,000 allocated to housing rehabilitation work, $43,000 budgeted for lead-based paint testing and abatement activities, $8,000 for potential demolition, $5,000 for temporary relocation assistance when occupants must vacate during lead work, $13,000 for inspections and $34,000 for grant administration and coordination with Commerce.
The local $50,000 match includes $4,000 in city cash and about $46,000 comprised of weatherization funds from SCAD and landlord contributions; staff said owner-occupied homes receive full grant assistance while landlord-owned properties must provide some matching contribution. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved on a voice vote.
Staff said the rehabilitation work may include new roofs, siding, windows and weatherization measures intended to extend building life and improve curb appearance.
