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Cramerton board approves application for up to $950,000 in CDBG neighborhood repairs
Summary
The Cramerton Board of Commissioners voted 5–0 Sept. 1 to authorize a Community Development Block Grant application to rehabilitate five single‑family homes and fund neighborhood facilities, with an estimated maximum award of $950,000. Homeowners would accept an eight‑year forgivable lien if projects are funded.
The Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners voted 5–0 on Sept. 1 to authorize the town’s second public hearing and to file an application for the North Carolina Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Vitalization Project, which the town may seek for up to $950,000.
Town staff member Steve Austin told the board the draft budget in the application proposes $645,000 for rehabilitation of five single‑family units, $210,000 for neighborhood facilities (listed as the Baltimore School) and $95,000 for program administration and planning. Austin said the state will make final hardship determinations for homeowner eligibility and that, if a property owner sells within eight years, a lien would require repayment; otherwise the lien is forgiven after eight years.
The grant, if awarded, would pay for comprehensive repairs on a case‑by‑case basis and requires a single‑audit if the town receives more than $500,000 in a single year; Austin said grant administration funds would cover that audit and the award must be spent within three years. During questioning commissioners raised logistics and safety issues, including whether road widening or an offset cul‑de‑sac could be added to the project if funds remained. Austin said such changes would require owner approvals and additional surveys and could be added only as a later amendment if funds allowed.
Two residents spoke during the hearing in support. Fred Glenn said the grant opportunity “would preserve the legacy of the Baltimore neighborhood.” Melvina Booker, who said she grew up in Baltimore, thanked the board for working with the neighborhood on improvements.
The board closed the public hearing by motion and then approved the application as presented. The town manager and staff will proceed with the application and, if funded, will bring required documentation and any subsequent amendments back to the board for approval.
