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Council adopts HUD consolidated plan and annual CDBG budget; public hearing draws no speakers
Summary
Council approved the city’s five‑year consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual allocation of HUD grants including CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA; staff said final federal figures may adjust allocations and the city will amend later if necessary.
Fayetteville City Council on April 28 approved the city’s five‑year consolidated plan and the one‑year action plan that allocates federal Housing and Urban Development funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOPWA.
Chris Collie (Community and Economic Development staff) summarized the process used since the fall to assemble the plan: staff convened stakeholder meetings, solicited nonprofit applications for grant funding, analyzed Census and housing data, and presented draft priorities and the one‑year funding recommendations. The consolidated plan emphasizes eight priorities including affordable housing, supportive services, home repairs, neighborhood revitalization and small-business assistance.
Staff said the city expects approximately $4 million in new HUD funds for the coming year plus about $600,000 in remaining prior-year carryover, but final funding levels will not be certain until HUD publishes allocations (congressional action and recent HUD staffing changes could affect timing). If the city receives different final figures, staff will return to amend the plan.
During the public hearing the city clerk reported no registered speakers; Council approved the plan and authorized staff to proceed with the FY2025–26 grants and to return with any necessary adjustments after final HUD allocations are published.
