1 Public Hearing and Consideration of
Proposed CDBG Programs and Activities for FY 2026-27
March 17, 2026
Background
•The Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provided Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for projects that promote the development of viable urban
communities by providing suitable living environments for persons of low and moderate income.
•For FY 2026-27 the anticipated total funding is $352,527 of which the City will receive $317,285 directly.
Proposed Programs for FY 2026-27
CDBG ALLOCATION TO THE CITY
Activity Program Allocation
Housing Needs Housing Rehabilitation Program $52,500
Public Facilities/Non-
Housing Rehabilitation
Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Program – ADA curb ramps, gutters and sidewalks $176,679
Public Services
(Mandated 15% of
CDBG Funds)
Senior Services Salaries (Lunch Program)$21,000
Public Services Salaries (Neighborhood Services)$31,864 Administration – City
(10% of CDBG Funds)Salary for Administering CDBG Programs $35,242 Total CDBG Allocation to the City $317,285
CDBG ALLOCATION TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
Activity Program Allocation
Administration – County
(10% of CDBG Funds)County Staff - Maximum HUD Allocation $35,242 Total CDBG Allocation to the County $35,242
TOTAL CDBG FUNDING ALLOCATION $352,527
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open the Public Hearing to consider proposed programs and activities for the Community Development Block Grant Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator to submit an application to the County of Orange to receive CDBG Funds to support public service programs, public facilities improvements, housing rehabilitation needs, and administrative expenses for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
5. Authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Questions/Comments