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Sandusky holds public hearing on 2026 CDBG action plan; $831,552 proposed with street resurfacing and services funded
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Summary
Program administrator Nicole Groey presented the draft 2026 CDBG action plan proposing $831,551.78 in funding, including $282,000 for street resurfacing, two $25,000 public-service subrecipient awards, and projects for lead paint removal and Healthy Homes. The hearing closed with no oral public comments submitted to staff during the formal comment period; public speakers at the meeting urged playground improvements for Sandusky Bay Pavilion.
The Sandusky City Commission held a public hearing on the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan on April 27. Nicole Groey, the city's program administrator, outlined a proposed total allocation of $831,551.78 for the July 2026'June 30, 2027 program year, composed of $705,819 in entitlement funds, $18,563.09 in program income and $107,169.69 in prior-year resources.
Groey reviewed CDBG objective requirements and funding caps: at least 70% of program funds must benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) households; up to 20% may be used for administration and planning; and up to 15% may be used for public services. Under the draft plan, recommended allocations included $494,000+ for LMI-targeted activities, $141,163.80 for administration/planning (proposal figure cited), and $105,872.85 for public services.
Project-level recommendations presented included: - Public works (street resurfacing): $282,000 - Community development projects: $58,540 - Code enforcement: $50,000 - Public services (subrecipients): $50,000 total (Erie County Senior Center Meals on Wheels: $25,000; Father's Heart Church senior essentials program: $25,000) - Youth programming: $54,000 - Rehabilitation (lead paint removal program): $81,779 - Healthy Homes: $30,000 - Clearance/development acquisition (entitlement funds): $10,000
Groey said no written public comments were received during the March 25-through-April 27 comment period; however, speakers in the meeting's public hearing asked that the city consider playground equipment at Sandusky Bay Pavilion and rental assistance. Staff noted the planning process began in January and that adoption of the action plan will be considered at the next meeting.
Quotes: "For the year 2026... the city anticipates an allocation of $705,819 entitlement funds," Nicole Groey said.
Next steps: The commission closed the public hearing and will consider adoption of the action plan at a subsequent meeting; staff will pursue the formal adoption timeline and required HUD certifications.
