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Port Edwards board approves CDBG application steps, 10‑year CIP and housing‑code update
Summary
Trustees approved a set of motions to enable a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application, adopted a 10‑year capital improvement plan and updated the village housing code; consultants clarified the anti‑displacement resolution applies only if displacement occurs and the current project does not involve relocation.
At its March 11 meeting, the Port Edwards Board of Trustees voted to adopt several resolutions and plans to allow the village to proceed with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and align local ordinances with grant requirements.
Village Administrator Ben said the village is "in the process of applying for the CDBG grant" and asked the board to take up related motions so the application can be submitted by May. The board then approved, by voice vote, multiple motions the administrator presented:
- A resolution described in the record as a policy on nonviolent civil‑rights demonstrations (motion introduced and carried by voice vote). - Resolution 2026‑03, described as a Wisconsin residential anti‑displacement and relocation assistance plan for CDBG programs; MSA consultant Jennifer told the board this particular plan would apply only if a project caused displacement and that the current project under consideration does not involve relocation. - A resolution authorizing submittal of a community development block grant application. - Adoption of the village’s 10‑year capital improvement plan (presented as required to show the project is in the village plan for CTB grant review). - Repeal and replacement of Chapter 21 (housing code) to explicitly incorporate Wisconsin Rapids’ housing code references; staff explained the change adds the Rapids code text to Port Edwards’ ordinance language to remain consistent.
Trustees asked clarifying questions before votes. One trustee asked whether the anti‑displacement resolution would create ongoing liability for the village; Jennifer (MSA) replied the resolution is for CDBG programs and only applies to projects that involve displacement, and that "this particular...would be only applying to this particular project, and there is no relocation." Trustees voted and each motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
Ending: Ben emphasized these steps allow the village to submit the grant application and that project selection and final approvals would occur if the grant is awarded. The board set no additional conditions in the meeting minutes and moved on to other business.
