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Staff explains Palm Beach County urban-county role: keeps Lake Worth Beach eligible for CDBG and housing programs
Summary
City staff said Lake Worth Beach has participated in the county 'urban county' agreement since 2014, allowing access to CDBG and other housing and improvement programs; this year a letter is required to continue participation.
Commissioners asked staff to explain the Palm Beach County urban-county program during the pre-agenda meeting. Mr. Perry explained that since 2014 the city has participated through a local agreement that makes the city eligible for programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other housing-improvement funds.
Mr. Perry said the county is not using the usual local agreement process this year; instead, the city needs to sign a letter confirming it wants to continue participation. He added that next year the county expects to resume bringing a local agreement back to participating municipalities. The commission acknowledged the explanation and had no substantive questions recorded in the segment.
No formal action was taken beyond staff explanation; staff will bring any required forms or letters to the upcoming commission meeting as needed.
