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Bradenton staff outline $4.45M proposed CDBG allocations, committee recommends mix of public‑service and rehabilitation funding
Summary
Housing and community development staff presented proposed 2025–26 CDBG allocations totaling about $4.45 million; committee recommendations include a mix of public‑service dollars and community development dollars with limits on public‑service spending and planning/administration caps under federal rules.
City housing staff presented the proposed 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and committee recommendations during the council’s July 23 meeting.
Vicky White and Deitra Barfield summarized the application review process and the committee’s funding recommendations. The city’s 2025–26 CDBG allocation was presented as $4,447,763. Staff and the review committee recommended funding a range of public‑service and non‑public‑service activities while observing statutory caps: up to 15% of the annual allocation may go to public‑service activities and up to 20% to planning and administration costs.
Examples discussed included a recommendation to partially fund Step Up Suncoast at a reduced amount (committee recommended $41,307.45 of a $100,000 request) and fully fund Meals on Wheels’ senior meals request. Recommendations for non‑public‑service funds included partial awards to Habitat for Humanity (rehab or acquisition eligible under CDBG rules but new construction is ordinarily ineligible under CDBG) and continued support for programs such as family resource centers and code‑leading programs supported by the police department.
Council members asked clarifying questions about program eligibility — staff explained that CDBG cannot generally be used for new construction but may be used for acquisition or rehabilitation and that other programs such as SHIP can fund new housing construction. Council also discussed the proposed police code officer funded through CDBG and whether that was the best use of funds; staff and officers detailed the position’s duties and partnership with code enforcement. Final approval of the consolidated plan and allocations will come at a later meeting when the plan is submitted for formal action.
