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Berkeley opts into Oakland County Urban County CDBG program for 2027–2029
Summary
The council voted to remain in Oakland County’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant cooperative for program years 2027–2029, citing programmatic advantages and modest annual allocations for specific services.
The Berkeley City Council voted June 15 to opt into Oakland County’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cooperative for the 2027–2029 program cycle.
Staff explained the cooperative historically provided predictable small annual allocations for items such as yard services and large‑print books (cited examples: roughly $3,500) and occasional larger project allocations in the range of about $30,000 per year for capital work such as ADA‑compliant sidewalk projects. Staff recommended remaining in the county program for the next three‑year cycle while noting the city could explore direct federal application in the future.
Council members asked about administrative overhead, the ability to change course after the first year, and whether the county approach precluded direct federal applications. Staff said opting in does not prevent future reconsideration; county participation offers programmatic benefits including resident access to home funding programs.
The resolution to opt into Oakland County’s urban county CDBG for program years 2027–2029 passed on a roll call vote.
