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Council approves FY27 CDBG action plan, staff explains funding rules and placeholder allocations

Dover City Council · February 25, 2026
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Summary

Dover approved the fiscal year 2027 CDBG action plan and expenditures after staff described funding categories, a 15% cap on public-services funds, a 20% cap on general administration, and use of $1,000 placeholder allocations for some projects to allow legal reallocation if fully funded projects do not proceed.

The Dover City Council approved the FY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan and associated expenditures following a staff presentation and questions from council members. Dave Carpenter, the city’s community development planner, explained program rules and staff recommendations.

Carpenter said applicants are sometimes advised to request the full cost of programs so reviewers can…

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