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Montclair council approves CDBG priorities, allocates $237,629 for local programs
Summary
The Montclair City Council approved prioritization of Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2026–27, allocating a total of $237,629 across code enforcement, Reeder Ranch renovations, graffiti abatement and senior transportation; staff noted a $50,000 request from Foothill Family Shelter exceeded the city's public service allocation.
The Montclair City Council voted to approve prioritization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects for fiscal year 2026–27, adopting staff recommendations that allocate an anticipated $237,629 in federal block grant funding.
City staff summarized the recommended distribution: $150,000 for continued renovations at the Reeder Ranch property, $50,000 for the city’s code enforcement program, $29,000 for graffiti abatement and $8,269 for operation of the Golden Express senior transportation program. Staff also said Foothill Family Shelter submitted an application requesting $50,000 in public service funding, which the presenter noted exceeds the city’s public service allocation of $37,269.
"Dollars 150,000 for continued renovations at the Reeder Ranch property, dollars 50,000 for the city's code enforcement program, dollars 29,000 for the city graffiti abatement program and $8,269 for operation of the Golden Express Senior Transportation program," the staff presenter stated while outlining the recommended priorities.
Councilmember Mendez moved to approve the prioritization as presented; the motion was seconded and the council took an electronic vote reported as "adopted with 3 yeses." Mayor Dutre then closed the public hearing and the action stood as approved.
Why it matters: CDBG allocations fund a mix of capital and public-service activities that directly affect low- and moderate-income residents; the staff-recommended split emphasizes infrastructure and code-enforcement projects while noting demand for public-service funding outstrips the city’s allocation in at least one application.
Next steps: The council’s approval prioritizes these projects for the city’s CDBG submission and allocation process for fiscal year 2026–27; staff will proceed per the recommendations presented to the council.
