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City presents draft framework for 2026–2030 CDBG consolidated plan; public outreach planned
Summary
Lewiston presented the process and timeline for crafting the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan for CDBG funds, noting an entitlement allocation near $788,103 in recent years, a public engagement schedule through early 2026 and target adoption in May 2026.
City staff outlined the timeline and goals for developing Lewiston’s 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) for Community Development Block Grant funds, a five-year strategy required by HUD to guide CDBG spending.
Community development manager Catherine Ruth told the council the ConPlan process sets program priorities and the first-year action plan and requires extensive public engagement. "This is the plan that allows the spending of all CDBG funding over a five year period," Ruth said. She noted Lewiston is an entitlement city and cited recent annual funding near $788,103, down from historical levels near $1.3 million.
Ruth reviewed HUD’s three national objectives—benefit low-and-moderate-income persons, prevention/elimination of slums or blight, and urgent community needs—and described program areas the plan typically funds: public supportive services (meals, senior services, food banks), public facilities and infrastructure, housing rehabilitation and lead-removal programs, a low-balance loan fund and measures addressing homelessness. She identified target census tracts and described outreach tools including neighborhood meetings, surveys and social media.
Ruth presented a proposed schedule: assessment (Nov–Dec 2025), development (Dec 2025–Jan 2026), consultant collaboration and board presentations in Feb 2026, a 30‑day public comment period, finalization in April 2026 and council adoption in May 2026 coincident with the budget process and HUD submission.
Councilors asked about federal funding prospects; Ruth said funding levels are contested in Congress but the city expects to pursue available funds and coordinate the ConPlan with HOME program activities administered jointly with Auburn.
Next steps: staff will convene the CAC (citizen advisory committee), run neighborhood sessions and prepare a draft action plan and ordinance amendments if new projects are added to the ConPlan.
