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Ellsworth City schedules CDBG housing and demolition kickoff; $300,000 available

Ellsworth City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Interim city staff announced a CDBG housing and demolition program kickoff meeting and said the city has $300,000 to allocate under the grant; Keegan from North Central will present details at the recreation center.

City staff announced a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) kickoff meeting for a housing and demolition program and said the city has funds available to assist local projects.

The interim city administrator told the council that a kickoff meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. at the recreation center and that Keegan from North Central will attend to explain the program. He said, "We got $300,000," and encouraged community participation so the grant funds can be used locally. Staff noted federal grant rules (for example, restrictions in flood plains) will apply to how funds can be used.

Council members were asked to review grant materials and prepare to consider applications and design work in the coming weeks. Specific eligibility details and the application timeline will be presented at the kickoff meeting.