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Norwalk staff seeks council guidance on proposed CDBG public‑services allocations ahead of March hearing
Summary
City staff told the Norwalk City Council Feb. 3 that an estimated $900,000 CDBG entitlement could yield up to $135,000 for public‑service grants. Staff recommended $75,000 for emergency services and $20,000 each for three top agencies and asked council for input before a public hearing March 17.
City staff asked the Norwalk City Council on Feb. 3 for guidance on recommended allocations from the city’s anticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for fiscal year 2026–27. Senior planner Bethany Carvenez said the city expects an estimated $900,000 entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and noted the federal 15% cap on public‑service set‑asides, which would equal about $135,000 under that estimate.
Carvenez presented staff recommendations that include $75,000 for emergency services programs and $20,000 apiece for the three top‑scoring social‑service applicants. Staff reported the Social Services Commission…
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