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St. Mary's staff propose $311,686 CDBG application for sidewalks, accessible park bathrooms and demolition; turf field project flagged
Summary
Staff presented the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation of $311,686 and recommended sidewalk rehabilitation, park bathroom accessibility improvements, a demolition project and administrative funds; installation of turf at the Challenger Field was not recommended pending state review of eligibility.
City staff told council on Aug. 18 that St. Mary's 2025 CDBG allocation is $311,686. Staff recommended several candidate projects for next year’s federal block grant application and discussed eligibility concerns raised by the state administering agency.
What was presented - Allocation and program: Staff said the city's 2025 CDBG allocation is $311,686, a small increase from 2024. The city may use up to 18% of total award for administrative costs; staff proposed using 17% for administration to allow some flexibility. - Proposed projects: (1) South Michael Street sidewalk rehabilitation (targeting low- and moderate-income property…
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