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Lake Forest reviews draft CDBG plan; council questions $50,000 for for‑profit childcare "Boost" program
Summary
At an April 15 meeting the city reviewed a draft five‑year CDBG plan and a FY25–26 expenditure plan that included a proposed $50,000 allocation to a for‑profit operator's "Boost" program to support in‑home licensed childcare providers. Councilmembers asked staff to explore alternatives and appointed an ad hoc to work with staff.
City staff presented a draft five‑year consolidated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan and a draft FY 2025–26 expenditure plan to the Lake Forest City Council on April 15 and recommended allocating $50,000 to a program called Boost to help in‑home licensed daycare providers.
Economic Development Manager Adrian Grijalva explained the draft plan and noted HUD allocations had not been finalized. Staff recommended allocating the public‑services cap (15%) and administration cap (20%) and proposed dedicating…
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