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Council adopts 2026–27 CDBG budget allocating funds for library doors, homeowner rehab and nonprofit services
Summary
The St. Clair Shores City Council adopted the 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant budget, allocating funds to ADA library doors ($65,000), bocce courts ($152,000), homeowner rehab ($200,000) and several nonprofit programs; council approved the budget 7–0.
The St. Clair Shores City Council on May 4 approved the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for program year 2026–27, detailing funding for capital improvements, nonprofit services and administration.
Planner/administrator Liz (last name Cotto, speaker 18) presented the budget, saying the city had extra CDBG funds this year and proposing $65,000 for ADA‑compliant library restroom doors, $152,000 for bocce‑court improvements, $180,000 for administration (wages and a two‑year vehicle lease for the CDBG coordinator), $200,000 for the homeowner‑rehab program, and $121,000 for an annual Section 108 loan payment tied to the senior‑center fitness addition. The budget also includes $20,000 for the Amelia Agnes transitional center, $35,000 for Macomb County grass‑and‑snow services and smaller awards to agencies such as Maggie’s Wigs for Kids, Interfaith Caregivers and Macomb Homeless Coalition.
“Everyone who requested funding is getting it — and they’re getting it to the amount they requested,” the planner said, adding that the city was able to fund requests fully because fewer organizations applied this year. She emphasized that some homeowner‑rehab assistance will be structured as forgivable loans and some as grants depending on the scope and dollar amount of the work.
Council member Rubello moved to approve the program budget; the motion was supported by Council member Russi and passed 7–0. Councillors thanked staff for navigating federal requirements and for allocating funds to assist seniors, homeowners and nonprofit service providers.
Staff said eligible organizations may be deterred by CDBG paperwork and federal compliance, but the department will assist applicants. Staff provided contact information for residents seeking program details and explained that some homeowner‑rehab awards are forgivable loans while others are grants based on need and dollar thresholds.
Council adopted the program budget on the record and directed staff to proceed with contract and grant administration under standard CDBG compliance requirements.
