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Gainesville council authorizes CDBG Downtown Revitalization grant application and approves consent items
Summary
The council voted 6‑0 to authorize a Texas CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program application and approved a consent agenda including event alcohol sales and GEDC banking action; a Section 3 presentation accompanied the CDBG discussion.
The Gainesville City Council on March 3 authorized staff to submit an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the Downtown Revitalization Program and approved routine consent items.
Jake McAdams of Public Management, Inc. presented the CDBG Section 3 overview, explaining compliance requirements tied to federal CDBG funding and workforce development expectations. Council then considered a resolution authorizing submission of the application; Councilmember Gary Sutton moved to approve, Councilmember Randy Jones seconded, and the motion carried 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
On the consent agenda, the council approved minutes from Feb. 14 and Feb. 17, 2026; approved a resolution allowing alcohol sales during the County Seat Sip and Shop event in the 100 block of South Dixon on March 21, 2026; and accepted a Gainesville Economic Development Corporation action appointing the executive director as a signer on the GEDC checking account. Councilmember Mary Jo Dollar moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilmember Gary Sutton seconded and the motion carried 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Votes at a glance: consent agenda approved (6‑0); resolution authorizing CDBG application approved (6‑0). The council noted one vacancy on the body.
