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Staff recommends $310,551 in CDBG dollars for housing repairs, nonprofit programs and parks
Summary
Community development staff recommended allocations from an estimated $310,551.26 in 2026 CDBG funds, including $150,000 to parks and recreation for roof/water damage repairs, $64,500 to LC Habitat for infrastructure to support low‑income housing, $15,000 to Lewiston School District to assist families facing homelessness, and a reimbursement model for project oversight.
Donna Ortiz, community development office supervisor, presented the draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan and recommended program allocations for the council on May 4.
Ortiz said staff received four applications and estimated $310,551.26 would be available for allocation this program year (including program income and carryover). Applications included: a $15,000 request from the Lewiston School District for services to families facing homelessness; Maven Rentals requesting roughly $180,317 to replace private utility lines, remove trees and repair roofs at a low‑income mobile home park parcel; LC Habitat for Humanity requesting $64,500 for curb, gutter and sidewalk infrastructure to support 2–4 low‑income housing units; and the City of Lewiston Parks & Recreation requesting $150,000 to repair roof and water damage.
Staff recommended a distribution that earmarked $40,000 for program administration and the five‑year consolidated planning process, $15,000 to the school district, $150,000 to parks and recreation, $60,000 to the home‑repair program and the remainder to LC Habitat for Humanity. Ortiz outlined a required 30‑day public comment period from May 9 to June 8 and said the council will see a public hearing on June 8 before staff submits the action plan to HUD on June 15; the program year would begin Aug. 1 if HUD accepts the plan.
Councilors asked about monitoring and invoice reimbursement. Ortiz said the grants operate on a reimbursement basis and applicants must submit invoices and documentation for reimbursement and reporting.
What happens next: the action plan will be posted for a 30‑day public comment period and return for a June public hearing; staff will submit the plan to HUD on June 15 if the council approves the action plan after the hearing.
