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McAlester approves CDBG closeout and authorizes FY2025 application; match corrected to $195,000
Summary
Council accepted closeout for the FY2023 sewer/manhole CDBG project, approved the citizen participation plan and authorized submission of an FY2025 CDBG application, confirming a $195,000 local match.
The McAlester City Council on May 20 accepted closeout of the FY2023 CDBG sewer line/manhole replacement project and authorized submission of a FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a proposed sewer line and manhole replacement project.
Grant administrator presentation: Project closeout documents were presented to the council; the city has drawn $228,333 in grant funds for the 2023 project and received an engineer’s certificate of completion. The closeout resolution authorizes the mayor to sign final closeout paperwork.
FY2025 application and compliance steps: Council adopted the citizen participation plan required for the FY2025 application, the Section 3 plan (which encourages hiring local low-income residents to the greatest extent feasible on construction projects), and the annual Fair Housing proclamation. During discussion staff corrected the match commitment: the packet showed a $180,000 match but staff stated the correct match amount is $195,000; council voted to approve documents reflecting that correction and to authorize submission of the application.
Federal requirements and next steps: Council members were reminded the funds originate with HUD and are administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and that federal procurement, reporting and nondiscrimination rules will apply if the grant is awarded. The city’s grant administrator will track Section 3 hours and contractor compliance if the award is received.
Vote and follow-up: Motions to adopt the closeout resolution, the citizen participation plan and the FY2025 application authorization passed by roll call. Staff were directed to update application documents to reflect the $195,000 match and to submit the application by the program deadline.
