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Hanford staff present draft 2026 CDBG action plan; council signals support to boost senior services if more funds appear
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Summary
City staff presented the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan (estimated allocation $523,508; total budget $548,508 with program income). Council discussed prioritizing direct services and signaled a consensus to direct any additional funds toward the Commission on Aging for meals and related services.
City staff presented the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan at the March 3 meeting and asked for council guidance on how to allocate limited public‑services funding.
Sandra, the city staff member leading the presentation, said the city’s estimated HUD allocation for 2026 is $523,508 and program income is estimated at $25,000, for a total estimated budget of $548,508. She told council that federal rules limit public‑services set‑asides to 15% of the allocation and that the 15% cap equates to roughly $82,000 in the draft plan.
Sandra said the city received multiple NOFA applications asking for significantly more than the public‑services pot allows and asked council to weigh priorities. Staff recommendations favored funding direct‑service providers (for example, meal delivery and home‑based assistance for seniors) over administrative program support where possible.
Public commenter Judy Scott urged reallocating part of a reduced allocation to Kings Community Action Organization toward senior meal programs and Meals on Wheels. Judy Scott said a recent drop in KCAO funding suggested “why don’t we take part of that $10,000 and give it to the aging group to help with Meals on Wheels.”
Mayor Kairis and several council members signaled support for a practical approach: staff should adopt the recommended allocations now but, if additional program income or a larger HUD allocation arrives later this year, direct extra funds to the Commission on Aging and other direct‑service projects. Sandra said any increases or decreases would be directed to alternate projects listed in the action plan and that staff will return for formal adoption on May 5 with the 30‑day public‑notice period completed.
Because the presentation was an informational study session item, council did not take a final vote on the action plan on March 3; the plan is scheduled for a May adoption after required public comment and staff adjustments.
