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Council approves HUD continuum-of-care grant and CDBG contracts, cites federal shutdown risk
Summary
Akron City Council approved acceptance of a $407,955 continuum-of-care planning grant tied to HUD and authorized CDBG-funded nonprofit contracts for public services (infant mortality, public safety, financial empowerment, referral services); members said passing quickly was prudent because of a possible federal government shutdown.
Akron City Council approved several grant and contract measures that city leaders said support mental-health, housing and public-service programs.
Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept continuum-of-care planning grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling $407,955 and to allow authorized officials listed in ESNAPS to enter necessary…
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