Port St. Lucie reviews FY2025‑26 CDBG project proposals; council seeks prioritization and public comment

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie staff presented a detailed list of proposed projects for the city's FY2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation at a June 16 workshop, and council members discussed priorities including infrastructure repairs, neighborhood culvert work and facility renovations for nonprofit partners.

Staff overview and available funds Miss Tasca (Neighborhood Services staff) told the council the city's confirmed FY2025‑26 CDBG allocation is approximately $1,860,000; after program administration and code compliance set‑asides and a small prior‑year surplus, the remainder available for project allocation was presented at roughly $706,000. Tasca reviewed the CDBG program objectives, the city's five‑year consolidated plan (this is year five) and eligibility rules (national objectives: benefit low‑ and moderate‑income persons, address slums/blight, or urgent needs).

Project proposals, data and council concerns Staff presented a mix of proposed and continuing projects, with new proposals and program updates including: - CRA Rivergate Parkway bike safety/sharrow at Veterans Memorial Hwy and Port St. Lucie Blvd — proposed $4,000 to improve bike accessibility. - Minority business development consulting funds: a $20,000 surplus from a previously funded MBDA engagement was proposed to be reallocated to WeVenture (local business assistance partner) as a subrecipient to fund outreach and consulting for businesses in CDBG…