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Council approves FY27 CDBG action plan with housing repair funding and human‑services contribution
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Summary
Springfield’s FY27 Community Development Block Grant action plan allocates approximately $550,000 in CDBG funds, including roughly $362,000 for a home‑repair program serving low‑income homeowners, a contribution to regional human services and funds for administration and planning; council approved the plan unanimously.
City staff presented the fiscal year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and the council approved the recommended allocations.
Erin Fifeld told the council Springfield is projected to receive about $550,000 in CDBG funds for FY27. The Community Development Advisory Committee recommended allocating a significant portion to the home‑repair program (about $362,000) for low‑income homeowners (households at or below 50% of area median income), contributing to the regional human services system administered by Lane County, and funding administrative and planning work needed to operate the grant. Fifeld noted the city followed a public participation process, the CDAC held meetings and two public hearings, and staff received two written public comments during the 30‑day draft period.
Councilors thanked staff for administering the federal program and noted the limited availability of CDBG funding and its value in addressing housing and human‑services needs. The council voted to approve the FY27 CDBG annual action plan and authorized the city manager to execute required documents (vote 5–0).
