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Council moves CDBG consolidated plan with 15% for public services after debate over sidewalks vs homeless aid
Summary
Council advanced the city's HUD consolidated plan (first‑year CDBG ~$330,000; five‑year estimate ~$1.65M) after debate; council preserved up to 15% for public services and directed staff to explore using that funding for meals and other homeless services while keeping the sidewalk/public facilities focus for the majority of funds.
City planners presented Gallatin's first consolidated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plan and citizen participation plan on Oct. 28, explaining HUD rules, program eligible activities and the city's proposed priorities. Staff said the city expects roughly $330,000 in year‑one entitlement funding and about $1.653 million over five years assuming steady federal appropriations.
Planners recommended leveraging most of the funds for public facilities—sidewalks and infrastructure projects…
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