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Board approves multiple HUD‑funded housing allocations and studies, including lease‑to‑purchase conversion

City of Evansville Board of Public Works (Works meeting) · August 1, 2024
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Summary

The board approved a set of housing items tied to HUD funds: a CDBG contract extension for Hope of Evansville, a Bowen five‑year market study, a fair‑housing assessment, a HOME amendment converting two container homes from rental to lease‑purchase, and Affordable Housing Trust Fund down‑payment assistance.

At its Aug. 1 meeting, the City of Evansville Board of Public Works approved several housing-related contracts and amendments that use federal HUD programs or locally administered housing funds.

Unidentified Speaker 3 explained that the City Development Department (DMD) requested multiple approvals: a CDBG amendment (extend contract for Hope of Evansville to 06/30/2025, $68,500) to allow reimbursement for exterior renovations at 900 North Main; a five‑year market study/housing needs…

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