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Brookhaven opens public hearing on 2026–2030 CDBG consolidated plan; staff says allocation is $349,000
Summary
City staff presented the draft 2026–2030 consolidated plan for HUD’s CDBG funding, saying Brookhaven’s most recent allocation is $349,000. Officials announced an English/Spanish community survey, a 30‑day public comment period, a public meeting next month and a May 12 adoption hearing.
City staff opened a public hearing Feb. 24 to begin development of Brookhaven’s 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan and the 2026 action plan, required documents for receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Carolyn, the presenter, told the council that the consolidated plan is the city’s five‑year roadmap for deploying CDBG dollars to address needs facing Brookhaven’s most vulnerable residents. “Our most recent allocation was $349,000,” Carolyn said, and she emphasized that the grant is “a modest amount given the breadth of community needs.” Eligible activities include public improvements (sidewalks, infrastructure), public facilities, housing rehabilitation, economic development, property acquisition and public services.
City staff said the plan has five components — a community needs assessment, a housing market analysis, a five‑year strategic plan, an annual action plan and a citizen participation plan. Carolyn described outreach steps: a community survey available in English and Spanish, a community meeting scheduled next month, a 30‑day public comment period after the draft is posted, an additional hearing for adoption on May 12 and planned submission to HUD by May 15.
Council members asked whether services funded in prior cycles — such as childcare and afterschool support at the Y — remain eligible. “Yes, we did,” Carolyn said, confirming that childcare had been funded previously and could be considered again if the activity is eligible and funds allow. Carolyn cautioned that because the allocation is limited, staff will prioritize eligible requests identified through the survey and outreach.
Staff said the survey and plan materials are posted on the city website and included in the city’s email blast; Carolyn said she will serve as the city’s primary contact for the CDBG process.
The council closed the public hearing after the clerk reported no speaker cards. The item was presented as a first read; staff will accept public comment during the posted comment period and bring the draft back for further consideration and a possible adoption vote on May 12.
