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Council pauses decision on CDBG draft after councilmembers question $50,000 award to for‑profit childcare support program
Summary
City staff presented the draft five‑year CDBG consolidated plan and the FY2025–26 expenditure plan on April 15; staff recommended allocating roughly $50,000 to a BOOST program operated by Upwards Inc. to support in‑home day‑care providers, prompting council concern about using federal CDBG funds to contract with a for‑profit entity.
City staff presented the draft 2025–2030 consolidated plan and the draft fiscal year 2025–26 expenditure plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at the April 15 meeting. The plan outlines priorities for housing, community development and public services and sets out a proposed allocation of FY25‑26 CDBG funds.
Staff told the council HUD had not announced final grant allocations for 2025 at the time of the presentation and that the recommended plan would be adjusted if the final allocation differed. Staff estimated a working budget of roughly $781,930 and proposed the following high‑level distribution for next year: about 44% for housing improvements (rehab/paint/loan programs), 29% for ADA ramps, 12% for administration (capped…
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