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Mount Clemens holds public hearing on FY2024 CDBG allocations; local nonprofits request modest grants
Summary
At a public hearing the commission reviewed potential FY2024 CDBG public service allocations (up to $13,700) and heard presentations from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, CareHouse and Turning Point asking for funding to expand senior services, child-victim services and shelter supports.
The Mount Clemens City Commission opened a public hearing on fiscal year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and heard requests from several local nonprofit organizations.
Acting City Manager Mr. Tingley told the commission the city may allocate up to $13,700 in CDBG public service funds from the Urban County program for FY2024 and may apply for up to two capital projects (maximum $150,000 each) that meet eligibility requirements. Staff provided a list of pre-approved nonprofit applications and the amounts included in the staff packet.
Sher Waro, volunteer coordinator at Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, described the Safe at Home chore-and-repair program that helps frail seniors and physically challenged adults remain in their homes by providing chores, minor repairs, transportation and respite. Waro said the organization provides roughly 20,000 volunteer hours across nearly 500 clients annually and asked the commission to consider continued CDBG support so the program can increase the number of Mount Clemens residents served.
Catalina Garvey, operations and special events coordinator for CareHouse, described CareHouse as the county’s child advocacy center and detailed services including forensic interviews, crisis counseling, trauma assessments, family advocacy and referrals. She asked the commission to consider a $6,000 allocation for CareHouse for the coming program year.
Fiona Burn, resident advocate with Turning Point, described Turning Point’s emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and said that between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 the shelter provided 1,377 bed nights to 10 Mount Clemens residents. Turning Point requested $3,000 in CDBG funds to help provide hotel accommodations, hygiene kits, food and transportation when shelter beds are full.
After public comments, the commission closed the public hearing by motion and returned the matter to staff and commissioners for allocation decisions as part of the city’s normal grant-review and budgeting processes.
