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Parish staff says CDBG program‑income funds face restrictions, pushes some spending to 2027
Summary
Staff told the council that $200,000 in CDBG program income has restrictions that will delay distribution until 2027; $50,000 for an after‑school program remains, and uses for remaining funds will require council‑approved agreements.
Terrebonne Parish staff told the Budget & Finance Committee on March 23 that greater-than-expected restrictions on CDBG program income will push spending of some funds into 2027.
Staff member Candace explained that 'PI' stands for program income and that additional restrictions discovered after earlier briefings require the parish to postpone use of certain funds. She said the after‑school program will receive $50,000 as planned but that other community activity funds will be drawn down through agreements that must return to council for approval.
Why it matters: The $200,000 discussed stems from CDBG/HUD recovery program income related to prior grants; changing timelines affects community groups planning to use those funds for youth programming and food bank support.
What was said: Candace said the parish "has discovered ... there are more restrictions to that funding right now than what we had anticipated" and that some funding "is going to be pushed to 2027." Members asked for clarity on whether funds would be used for the food bank or Second Harvest; staff said the food bank (TCG) would be a beneficiary according to the current plan.
Vote and next steps: The committee approved the ordinance introduction to recognize program income and set a public hearing; staff said any agreements to use the funds will come back to the council for signature and approval.
