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Montclair council approves roughly $248,400 in CDBG funding for next fiscal year
Summary
Council approved staff's recommended prioritization of an estimated $248,400 in CDBG funding for FY 2025–26, including funding for code enforcement, graffiti abatement and a senior transportation program; the vote was unanimous.
Montclair — City staff told the council on Dec. 2 that Montclair expects approximately $248,400 in Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2025–26 and presented a prioritization of projects in the agenda packet. After a brief public hearing with no speakers, the council adopted the staff recommendations unanimously (5–0).
Staff listed priority uses in the agenda packet: $50,000 for the city's code enforcement program and funding for the city’s graffiti abatement program and operation of the Golden Express senior transportation service. The staff presentation said no outside agencies requested the city's public‑service allocation, so the city proposes to allocate the public‑service dollars to the graffiti abatement program and Golden Express. The council approved the prioritization as outlined by staff.
Why it matters: The CDBG allocation finances local code enforcement, neighborhood beautification and senior transportation services that support low‑income and vulnerable residents. Total CDBG funding is limited and slightly lower than the previous year, according to staff.
Vote and next steps: The motion to adopt the prioritization passed 5–0. Staff will implement the allocations and report back through the normal budget and program reporting channels.
Clarifying note: Portions of the spoken staff narration of itemized dollar amounts were transcribed with numeric fragments; reporters should consult the council agenda packet and staff report for the precise itemized breakdowns as posted with the official record.
