City of Stuart approves six-month extension to finish two CDBG housing-rehab projects

The City of Stuart commission voted to approve Resolution 102-2025, authorizing the mayor to execute documents to request a six-month extension from Florida Commerce to complete two outstanding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing-rehabilitation projects.

Pinal Gandhi Savdas, CRA director, told commissioners the Hamilton project and a second project at 724 Southeast Bahama Avenue remain to be finished and staff expects the Hamilton scope could be completed in three to four months. "So, we do have the remaining balance for the Hamilton's project. So far, we've requested $37,000 from Florida Commerce for reimbursement, so about $43,000 remaining for reimbursement," Gandhi Savdas said.

Commissioners discussed whether repeated extensions were appropriate; Commissioner Reid noted this was the third extension for such projects and asked about the grant's competitive process if additional funds were needed. Gandhi Savdas said the city is not an entitlement community and would have to apply competitively for additional CDBG housing-rehab funds.

Commissioner Reid moved approval of Resolution 102-2025; Commissioner Clark seconded. The clerk called the roll and all commissioners voted in the affirmative. The motion passed.

The action authorizes the mayor to sign the extension-request letter and related grant documents so the city can pursue reimbursement and complete the two remaining rehabilitation projects. Staff said they will return with updates as work progresses and if additional funding applications are required.