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Inglewood staff outlines HUD CDBG/HOME allocations; resident urges funds for Rogers Park
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Summary
Roberto Chavez presented HUD‑administered CDBG and HOME allocations for 2026–27 (roughly $1.8 million in combined CDBG/HOME and about $3.4 million in HOME resources), announced a NOFA with an application deadline of 04/29/2026 and a community survey due 05/18/2026; resident Fredricia Dixon urged dedicating funds for Rogers Park cleanup and park improvements.
Roberto Chavez, the city’s HUD programs manager, briefed the Inglewood City Council on the federal community development funds the city administers and solicited public input for the 2026–27 annual action plan.
Chavez said HUD released FY26–27 allocations on April 3, 2026, and that the city’s combined CDBG and HOME allocation was “a total of over $1,800,000,” a decrease of about 3.7% from the prior year. He reported total HOME resources just over $3,400,000 and described eligible CDBG activities including program administration, housing rehabilitation, public facilities and infrastructure, public services and economic‑development projects. Chavez said the city is negotiating to use HOME funds for an 18‑unit project for first‑time homebuyers and noted a recent groundbreaking on a 60‑unit, 100% affordable project called the Community Hub At Inglewood Project with a $4,000,000 HOME investment.
Chavez announced a notice of funding availability (NOFA) with an application deadline of April 29, 2026, and encouraged community members to complete an online survey by May 18, 2026 to help set priorities. During public comment, resident Fredricia Dixon asked the council to dedicate a meaningful portion of CDBG and housing funds to Rogers Park for cleanup, sheltering people experiencing homelessness, a safe walking track, turf restoration and landscaping, citing public‑health, safety and equity concerns.
The council received and filed the report and the meeting proceeded to other agenda items. Chavez and staff invited further public participation through the posted survey and the NOFA.
