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City staff recommends $586,394 in CDBG funding; McKinney Library preservation and housing rehab among top awards
Summary
Jennifer Murphy James told council Petersburg's HUD allocation for program year 2026 is $586,394, with recommended awards including $250,000 for McKinney Library preservation and $115,000 each for Project Homes and Rebuilding Together Richmond; a $201,548.90 carryover also needs reallocation.
Jennifer Murphy James, staff for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in the planning department, presented the CDBG Advisory Board's recommendations for program year 2026 and explained HUD compliance rules and caps on public service and administrative allocations.
"The city has been awarded from HUD $586,394.00," Murphy James said, and she noted a $201,548.90 carryover that must be reallocated this program year. The advisory board's top recommendations included $250,000 for preservation and renovation at the McKinney Library, $115,000 for Project Homes (housing rehabilitation) and $115,000 for Rebuilding Together Richmond, with $106,394 proposed for program administration. Murphy James said the board used a scoring rubric, site visits and HUD compliance checks to vet applications.
Council members asked for clarification about Rebuilding Together Richmond's regional scope; Murphy James said the organization does work in the greater Richmond area and can provide services in Petersburg, and she described follow‑up and inspection procedures staff use to ensure work is completed in the city.
