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Utica Council allocates $2,390 in FY2026 CDBG funds after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Utica City Council voted to distribute $2,390 in FY2026 CDBG funds among local nonprofits and the library, concluding testimony from five community organizations.
The City of Utica City Council voted Jan. 13 to allocate $2,390 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2026 after a public hearing where local nonprofits described planned uses. The allocation passed by roll call; all members voted aye.
Representatives from Turning Point, Care House, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and Samaritan House each requested $250, and the Utica Library sought a larger share. Council approved $250 each for the four agencies and $1,290 for the library. Council member Terenzi moved the allocation and O’Donnell seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
The organizations described services they provide to Utica residents during the hearing. The transcript indicates the hearing was convened at 7:11 p.m. and concluded with the council returning to regular session at 7:36 p.m.
The council’s action is limited to distributing the local CDBG allocation; the transcript does not specify any additional conditions attached to the awards or detailed budgets for how each recipient will spend its share. Further reporting or follow-up from city staff would be required to disclose project-level uses or timelines.
