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Chester council approves 2025 CDBG and HOME annual action plan, accepting $1.57 million in HUD entitlement funds
Summary
The City of Chester approved its 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan and authorized the mayor to apply for HUD entitlement grants totaling $1,570,103.07 (CDBG $1,234,711; HOME $335,392.07). The resolution passed in a roll-call vote.
The City of Chester Council voted May 28 to approve the 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the city’s fiscal year 2025 annual action plan and authorized the mayor to apply for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement grants. The resolution, identified at the meeting as Resolution 68, accepts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding of $1,234,711 and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funding of $335,392.07 for fiscal year 2025.
The council’s resolution notes HUD’s authority under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and cites consolidated submission rules at 24 CFR Part 91 as prerequisites for accessing CDBG and HOME funds. The resolution also records that draft documents were on public display March 3 through April 4, 2025, and that “a series of public meetings and an initial public hearing were held” before finalizing the plans.
At the meeting the clerk called the roll for the vote. The recorded vote was: Gibson Williams — yes; Green — yes; Davis — yes; Mayor Ruth — yes. The motion passed and the council directed the city clerk to file copies of the approved consolidated plan and annual action plan with the meeting minutes. The resolution states that the funding allocation for 2025 projects is attached to the resolution; the council did not read itemized allocations into the record at the meeting.
The resolution includes standard assurances and certifications required for HUD financial assistance, including requirements related to relocation and nondiscrimination. It also authorizes the mayor to provide the required assurances and certifications on behalf of the city when filing the application with HUD.
City officials indicated the Chester Economic Development Authority assisted in preparing entitlement grant applications. The council did not vote on individual project contracts at this meeting; the resolution authorizes application and acceptance of the entitlement allocation and approval of the consolidated and annual action plans.
