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Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025-26 and 2025-29 Consolidated Plan (Draft)
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The City of Lee is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to adopt a new Consolidated Plan every five years in order to continue receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This public hearing is part of the process for adopting the new 2025-29 Consolidated Plan (Draft), which outlines the City’s strategic vision for addressing community development needs and priorities over the next five years. These needs may include housing, economic development, public services, and more. The plan ensures that the City remains eligible to receive federal funding and helps guide the allocation of CDBG funds.
The 2025-29 Consolidated Plan (Draft) is followed by the adoption of an Annual Action Plan for each program year. The 2025-26 Annual Action Plan (Draft) specifies the projects and funding allocations for the upcoming year that align with the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. For the 2024-25 program year, the City was awarded $342,628.00 in CDBG funds. The City anticipates receiving a similar amount for the 2025-26 program year, though the amount will be adjusted when HUD announces the final grant allocation.
Both the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan (Draft) and the 2025-26 Annual Action Plan (Draft) have been prepared through a comprehensive public process, led by Mosaic Community Planning. This process included stakeholder meetings, surveys, and public input, ensuring that the plans reflect the needs and priorities of Lee’s low-to-moderate income residents.
Following this Public Hearing, there will be a 30-day public comment period before the City Council considers adopting these plans. We encourage all residents to review the drafts and provide feedback during this time.
Proposed Committee Recommendation:
I move that the CEDC recommend that the City Council approve the attache...
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