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Council approves CDBG/HOME consolidated plan and FY2025–26 annual action plan for HUD submission
Summary
Sparks City Council voted unanimously to approve the FY2025–29 Consolidated Plan, the citizen participation plan and the FY2025–26 CDBG annual action plan for submission to HUD, with proposed FY2025–26 activities totaling approximately $1.7 million in estimated expenditures.
Housing specialist Amy Jones presented the City of Sparks Consolidated Plan (FY2025–2029), the citizen participation plan and the FY2025–26 CDBG annual action plan at the June 9 council meeting and asked council to approve the set for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Jones said Sparks is an entitlement community required to submit a consolidated plan every five years; the FY2025–29 plan sets priorities and goals carried out annually through the action plan. HUD notified the city of an entitlement award of $739,006 for FY2025–26; staff proposed rolling forward $544,848 in prior-year CDBG, $329,844 in CDBG‑COVID funds, and $82,435 in revolving loan funds, yielding total funding available of approximately $2,695,860. The FY2025–26 annual action plan elements presented for council approval included approximately $919,939 proposed for pedestrian improvements (with $424,981 already obligated), $329,000 in facility improvements (Deer Park play structure replacement from CDBG‑COVID funds), $90,850 for nonprofits supporting youth experiencing homelessness, $50,000 for an emergency homeowner-repair grant program, $82,435 in deferred loan funds for homeowner rehabilitation, $20,000 for fair‑housing activities, and administrative and program costs.
Jones described the consultation and public‑engagement process (survey, public meetings and a 30‑day public comment period May 9–June 9, with a public meeting May 20) and noted HUD caps for public‑service spending (15%) and administrative costs (20%). She said staff updated the citizen participation plan with contingency language to allow expedited amendments in the event of emergency or disaster, consistent with HUD waivers and guidance.
Council held a public hearing (no speakers), then moved to approve the consolidated plan, annual action plan and citizen participation plan for submission to HUD; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the full plan and supporting materials are available on the city website and on rscva.com for the consortium sections. The city participates in the Washoe County HOME Consortium with Reno as lead agency; Sparks sections will be incorporated into the consortium submission.
