Boulder City approves CDBG public‑service grants for local nonprofits after public hearing

After a public hearing, Boulder City’s council unanimously approved resolution 80‑27 to allocate CDBG public‑service funds for the coming year, reaffirming the city’s partnership with local nonprofits that provide food, emergency aid and senior services.

Community Development staff explained that the city receives a 3% pass‑through of county CDBG funds; federal rules require 85% to be used for capital projects (this year identified for the senior center) and allow 15% for public‑service activities. The resolution allocates the public‑service portion to local partners as described in staff materials.

Speakers during the hearing described their organizations’ work. Kathleen Morris, president of Emergency Aid, said the group runs a client‑choice pantry, emergency financial assistance (rent, utilities, gas vouchers) and seasonal programs; she reported 409 new individual pantry signups and 1,200 monthly pantry “hits,” and described strict vetting for financial assistance. Morris said 83% of donations and grants go directly to clients and that volunteers donated over 8,000 hours last fiscal year.

Kevin Abbott, executive director of Lindahan of Boulder City, said his organization expanded services to about 600 clients (from 183) and now offers no‑cost medical transportation, in‑home assistance and durable medical equipment loans. Abbott said the requested CDBG grant would support roughly 20% of his operations manager’s salary and help sustain increased service levels.

Councilmembers praised the nonprofit volunteers and urged residents to consider donating or volunteering. Following the public testimony, councilmember Walton moved to approve resolution 80‑27; the motion passed unanimously.

What’s next: staff will implement the grant awards and monitor reporting requirements tied to CDBG regulations.