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Council adopts 2025 CDBG budget; staff highlights Littore Park lighting and co-responder funding
Summary
Following a public hearing, the Borough of Carlisle council adopted the program year 2025 Community Development Block Grant budget, with largely similar funding to the prior year and two primary changes: lighting for Littore Park and partial CDBG support for the borough's co-responder program.
The Borough of Carlisle held a public hearing and then adopted its program year 2025 Community Development Block Grant budget (for fiscal year 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026) at the July 10 council meeting.
Why it matters: CDBG funds are federal resources that support housing, community development and public services that meet federal eligibility criteria. Council adoption allows staff to finalize allocations and begin program-year activities, including contracting and eligible reimbursements.
What staff presented: Borough staff (Richard) provided an overview, describing the 2025 allocations as “pretty similar to prior years.” He identified two primary changes: funding for lighting at Littore Park and adding elements of the borough's co-responder program to receive partial CDBG support. Staff also noted that Coke Station Community Services is included again among funded programs. The staff estimate was that the total budget is $670 less than the prior year; allocations were received later than usual this year and the borough sought an extension to submit the application.
Public comment and council discussion: During the hearing councilors asked about timing of the HUD allocation and the variability of allocations year to year. Councilors and staff discussed the borough's history of reprogramming funds during a program year when needs arise and drawing on program income (e.g., loan repayments). Council emphasized CDBG's eligibility constraints and the need to ensure projects meet federal criteria.
Outcome: After the public hearing and brief discussion, council approved the proposed CDBG budget as presented. Staff will implement the program and may reprogram funds later in the year as needs arise and as program income becomes available.
