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Murrieta Council adopts $596,700 CDBG allocations, funds nonprofits and ADA pedestrian projects
Summary
Council adopted staff recommendations for the FY 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation estimated at $596,700, including public-service awards, Riverside County administrative split and pedestrian safety/ADA curb-ramp projects; vote was unanimous, 5-0.
The Murrieta City Council on Dec. 2 adopted staff-recommended allocations for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2026–27.
Staff estimated the city’s CDBG entitlement for the coming year at $596,700 and explained program rules: 20% of entitlement funds are set aside for administrative costs (split between the city and Riverside County), up to 15% may fund public-service projects, and the remaining funds are available for capital or eligible city projects. Staff said Riverside County participated in the scoring this year, which altered relative rankings compared with prior years.
The staff presentation noted an administrative allocation of roughly $119,340 and identified $77,005.71 directed to Riverside County for oversight assistance. Staff recommended the remaining funds support nonprofit public services and pedestrian-safety improvements (ADA curb ramps and other accessibility work).
During public testimony, multiple nonprofit representatives described program outcomes and asked the council to fund their proposals. Voices for Children (CASA) said it had served 24 Murrieta children this fiscal year and requested the full amount it applied for; Mission Hope described housing and family-services programs for Murrieta residents; Safe Family Justice Center outlined domestic-violence services and cited local call and client figures.
After questions from council about scoring and the inclusion of county scoring in the recommendation, Mayor Cindy Warren moved to accept staff’s recommendation; council voted unanimously, 5-0, to adopt the resolution and allocations.
Ending: Adopted allocations will be implemented in the coming fiscal year; staff will work with awardees and Riverside County on contracting and reporting requirements.
