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IURA staff outlines CDBG 'workout' plan, proposes projects for reprogramming including homeless-services options
Summary
Agency staff told the committee it is behind target on CDBG spend-down and proposed a workout plan that prioritizes projects ready to expend funds before HUD timeliness deadlines; candidates include a Southside Community Center fire-panel replacement, Cleveland Avenue housing shortfalls, Cass Park restroom/pavilion overrun, and a concept for transient shelter or bathroom units.
Agency staff presented a CDBG timeliness 'workout' plan on Nov. 18 to reduce the amount of unexpended Community Development Block Grant money and avoid HUD penalties.
Nels said the agency set an internal goal of spending about $75,000 per month to meet timeliness thresholds but that October expenditures were about $61,000. He told the committee some projects are physically complete but not yet vouched — notably sidewalk work on Cecil Malone and Cherry Street the agency estimates at about $230,000 —…
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