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Willows City Council reviews options for spending roughly $1.96 million in CDBG program income
Summary
City staff told the council that Romano Cheese’s payoff brought CDBG program income to $1,961,004.82; councilors discussed using funds for sidewalks, park upgrades, a fire engine share, targeted blight abatement or small parks and requested staff to return with options and feasibility details.
Willows City Council heard a staff briefing on options for spending roughly $1.96 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income during its February meeting. Joe Betancourt, Community Development Services director, told the council the Romano Cheese loan payoff and accrued interest brought the account to $1,961,004.82 and that an ADA door project is estimated at about $188,000.
The presentation outlined two primary eligibility tracks under federal rules: low-/moderate-income area (LMA) projects — where the city qualifies as roughly 51.3% low/mod — and limited-clientele projects that serve defined vulnerable groups and require an ongoing program operator. "We are low mod eligible," Betancourt said. He…
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