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Bloomington council approves $778,293 recommended CDBG distribution, prioritizes physical improvements and social services
Summary
The Bloomington Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept Citizens Advisory Committee recommendations for an estimated $778,293 in 2026 CDBG funding, allocating roughly 65% to physical improvements and 15% to social services, with contingency rules for over- or under-allocation.
The Bloomington Common Council on Jan. 14 adopted Resolution 2026-02 approving recommended distributions of an estimated $778,293 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Anna Killian Hansen, director of Housing and Neighborhood Development, told the council that because Bloomington is an entitlement community the city receives an annual HUD allocation and must divide funds into administration, social services and physical improvements under federal rules. "The Community Development Block Grant is a federal grant distributed via formula from HUD under Title 1 of the Housing and Community…
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