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Council seeks clarity on Homekey Plus funding and possible CDBG allocation before May 26 vote
Summary
Councilors discussed using up to $800,000 in CDBG reallocated funds toward a Homekey Plus site purchase; staff will confirm deadlines and whether general‑fund placeholder dollars can be replaced if CDBG allocation is available.
Antioch councilmembers and housing staff discussed potential city contributions to a Homekey Plus acquisition and whether Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds can be used to reduce the city’s general‑fund commitment.
Housing staff and councilmembers said a prior recommendation from the CDBG subcommittee proposed up to $800,000 from available CDBG funds to help purchase a potential site if Homekey Plus moves forward. Council had earlier placed a $400,000 placeholder in the general fund; members asked staff to confirm whether that placeholder is still needed and whether CDBG timelines require action by the May 26 meeting.
Councilmembers emphasized time sensitivity: staff said the subcommittee and housing staff are working to schedule CDBG action and to confirm whether the reallocation must be authorized by May 26 in order to preserve eligibility. Finance staff said that if CDBG can cover purchase costs, it would reduce pressure on the general fund and improve reserve positions.
Next steps: staff will verify CDBG allocation rules, deadlines and whether the $800,000 recommendation can be acted on in time; if so, staff will return May 26 with the public‑hearing item for council consideration.
