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Pomona Park council votes to apply for FFY 2025 CDBG grant, commits $25,000 in town funds
Summary
The Town of Pomona Park unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-05 April 27, 2026, authorizing application for an FFY 2025 Small Cities CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization grant and committing $25,000 in town funds as leveraged local match; council members voted after brief questions and public comment.
The Town Council of Pomona Park voted unanimously April 27 to adopt Resolution 2026-05, authorizing the chief elected official or town clerk to apply to FloridaCommerce for a FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the Neighborhood Revitalization category and committing $25,000 in town funds as leveraged funds if the grant is awarded. Jeffrey Winters of Cornerstone Community Partners introduced the item and described the need for the special meeting to meet the CDBG application timeline; Winters said the special session was called to address the "need for the Special Meeting to meet all the needs for the CDBG grant cycle of 2025."
The resolution was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilman Swanson. Councilman Rohrbaugh asked about the grant timeline; Winters said review and scoring historically take about 60 days and that a site visit is expected. Resident Larry Flaman asked how the town's $25,000 would be used; Winters characterized the local commitment as leverage for the grant application. The council recorded the motion as passing unanimously. The council adjourned at approximately 5:47 p.m.
