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Livingston planning commission backs CDBG application, prioritizes water projects and housing programs
Summary
On March 3, 2026, the Livingston Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend the City Council apply for California CDBG funds under a “1 project, 1 program, 1 public service/planning” combination, prioritizing water/sewer/storm projects and housing programs (housing rehab/homeownership) with microenterprise assistance as a secondary option.
On March 3, 2026, the Livingston Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds using the state’s option to submit one capital project, one program and one public‑service or planning activity. Commissioner Steve Bassi moved the recommendation and Vice Chair Jose Flores seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote.
Contract city planner Miguel Galvez told the commission the state issued a Notice of Funding Availability and set an April 3, 2026 application deadline. Galvez said the state designated approximately $27,000,000 for non‑entitled jurisdictions statewide and described the allowable activity mixes…
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