Troy council approves CDBG 2026 application, backs inclusive park and yard services request amid county changes
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The council unanimously approved the city—s CDBG 2026 application, which requests about $1.98 million for a Bullen Park inclusive play structure and roughly $25,000 for a yard services public‑services program; staff warned Oakland County—s new competitive allocation process could reduce awards.
The Troy City Council voted unanimously to approve the city—s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project year 2026 application after staff described two projects and explained a changed county allocation process.
DPW Director Kurt Bovancey and Communications Director Courtney Flynn said the city is applying for two project types: a public services program that provides yard services and snow removal for income‑eligible residents (the city requested about $25,000, similar to the prior year), and a public facilities request seeking up to $1,980,000 to complete the Bullen Park inclusive play structure. Staff warned that Oakland County has moved to a project‑driven, competitive evaluation and will allocate awards to subrecipients after reviewing all applications, which could mean the city receives the full amount, a partial award, or none.
Councilmember Rebecca Chamberlain moved approval "as printed in the agenda packet" and Councilmember Gunn supported the motion; City Clerk Dixon recorded a roll call in which Mayor Baker and all council members voted yes and the motion carried.
Council members voiced disappointment with the county—s changed process and concern about likely reductions to yard services, noting that the program serves an aging population. Staff said the inclusive park application should score well because environmental reviews and Section 106 work are complete, and they committed to update council when the county announces awards.
