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Washington Terrace holds public hearing as city solicits 2026 CDBG project ideas
Summary
Mayor Allen opened a public hearing to solicit ideas for potential projects to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program for program year 2026.
Mayor Allen opened a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, saying the purpose was to "provide citizens with pertinent information" about possible 2026 applications and to solicit project ideas from residents and stakeholders.
Amy, the city's grants administrator, told the council the hearing is a chance to receive community input on projects that could be funded under the CDBG rules and that staff and department leads are preparing possible project concepts. She said staff are not announcing or committing to projects at the hearing but are seeking suggestions to evaluate against program rules.
Mayor Allen said the Wasatch Front Regional Council is expected to receive approximately $1,198,000 for program year 2026 and reviewed the types of activities eligible under the program, including public works (water, sewer), public facilities, acquisition of property, and public services such as food banks or shelters. He noted that Washington Terrace has previously received CDBG funds for 16 projects and said the city has secured "over $23,000,000 in grants" over roughly two decades for parks, public safety equipment and water improvements.
Councilmember Cheryl and other council members noted the city maintains five- and ten-year capital plans and that residents who do not attend the hearing can still provide input at future council meetings or by contacting council members or staff. With no public speakers, the council closed the public hearing and returned to the regular agenda.
Why it matters: CDBG funds are federal dollars intended for projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents; this hearing begins the local idea-gathering step that precedes staff evaluations and formal grant applications.
What happens next: Staff will compile suggestions, consider them against the Regional Consolidated Plan and technical eligibility, and return project recommendations as the grant-application window approaches. Interested residents were told the CDBG application policies and procedures manual is available for review.
