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Council approves $131,146 in CDBG funds from Los Angeles County; majority to home-improvement program
Summary
The City Council approved a resolution allocating $131,146 in CDBG funds from Los Angeles County, with about 85% earmarked for a home-improvement program and 15% for the Team public-service program.
The Santa Fe Springs City Council approved a resolution allocating $131,146 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds received through Los Angeles County. Staff said the proposed allocation directs roughly 85% of the funds to the city’s home-improvement program and about 15% to the Team public-service program.
City staff explained Santa Fe Springs is not an “entitled” jurisdiction and therefore does not receive a direct federal CDBG allocation; smaller cities receive funding via the county, which results in significantly smaller amounts compared with larger cities. Staff noted that larger jurisdictions of similar programs often receive millions annually, while Santa Fe Springs’ allocation is $131,146 for the current year.
Council discussion emphasized the need to use limited federal funds strategically and to pursue local funding measures to increase local control. The public hearing on the allocation was opened and, with no public speakers, the council voted to approve the resolution. The transcript records the motion and a verbal “Aye”; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes provided.
