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City staff outline four CDBG infrastructure applications for drainage and sidewalk work
Summary
City staff proposed four Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications focused on drainage repairs and sidewalk expansion in CDBG‑eligible neighborhoods, including targeted projects on Pine Street, Hogg Street, Haven/Barkus and a Lakeway Drive sidewalk gap project.
City of Georgetown staff presented four proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications and asked council for feedback on prioritization and a proposed cost‑share strategy.
Kimberly (staff lead) said the city is a Williamson County subrecipient for federal CDBG funds and outlined the submittal process and project‑selection criteria, emphasizing HUD national objectives, Williamson County funding priorities and alignment with existing small‑area and master plans. She also corrected an earlier agenda map error and supplied the accurate eligibility map used to identify project block groups.
Why it matters: The CDBG program targets low‑ and moderate‑income neighborhoods and can fund infrastructure that improves safety and walkability or corrects localized flooding. Staff proposed projects that would concentrate funds where…
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