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Board approves CDBG annual action plan; staff to prioritize sidewalks
Summary
Commissioners approved the 2025-26 CDBG annual action plan allocating roughly 86% of the entitlement to infrastructure (sidewalks) and the remainder to program administration, and authorized submission to HUD.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the county—s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan for FY 2025-26 at its July 8 meeting. Staff told the board the county expects $1,060,250 in entitlement CDBG funds beginning October 1 and recommended allocating 86 percent to infrastructure projects, primarily sidewalks, with remaining funds applied to program administration.
Public outreach and recommendations: Staff reported the county—s public comment period ran from June 1 through June 30 and that infrastructure projects — especially sidewalks — received the strongest support. Staff also noted ongoing conversations about home rehabilitation and nonprofit requests; one nonprofit proposal (Seeds of Grace) will be evaluated further and could be included through a future substantial amendment if it is eligible.
Board action: The commission opened a public hearing, heard no public comment on the item, and approved the annual action plan 5-0. Staff was authorized to submit the plan to HUD by the August 15 deadline.
Why it matters: CDBG funds are federal entitlements for community development activities targeted to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The county—s choice to prioritize sidewalks reflects both public input and staff analysis of eligible infrastructure needs.
Follow-up: Staff will continue to administer existing home rehab commitments from prior program years and will evaluate new nonprofit proposals over the fall for possible inclusion in a substantial amendment to the grant.
