Annual Action Plan Federal Funds Allocation

At a glance

What: The Program Year 2026 (FY 2027) Annual Action Plan, which allocates federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funds.
Where it stands: After a public hearing with 2 speakers, Council adopted Resolution No. 72,251-N.S. on April 28, 2026, all ayes.
Next: Staff finalize the plan with responses to public comments received until May 1, 2026, and submit it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Item 12, from the City Manager. Contact: Scott Gilman, Health, Housing, and Community Services.
The hearing was closed on a motion by Humbert, seconded by Tregub, all ayes. The resolution was moved by Tregub and seconded by Blackaby, all ayes.
The resolution authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute agreements and amendments with agencies funded under CDBG, ESG or HOME; if federal funds fall short, the City may terminate the agreements without liability.
Reporting dates for Community Agency grantees for FY 2027 and FY 2028 contracts change: Program Reports due October 15, January 15, April 15 and July 15; Statements of Expenses due October 15, January 15, April 15 and July 31.
CDBG: 20% of PY 2026 funds to Planning and Administration, up to 17.83% to public services, and the rest to Housing Services and Community Facility Improvements as laid out in Exhibit A, with Public Facility Improvements a flexible line in case HUD's allocation differs from the amount assumed.
ESG: the allowable 7.5% to Administration, $6,676 to the Homeless Management Information System, and the remainder to Rapid Re-housing and shelter activities (not to exceed 60% of the PY 2026 ESG entitlement).
HOME: 10% for program administration, up to 5% for Community Housing Development Organization operating support, and the remainder to the Housing Trust Fund.
Supplemental material: presentations from the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department and from the Planning and Development Department.

Public hearing (2 speakers) closed; Resolution No. 72,251-N.S. adopted (Tregub/Blackaby), all ayes.