Title
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program 2026 - 2027 Annual Action Plan (FY 27)
Action
ACTION:
1) Recognize, receive, and appropriate the awarded amount from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete projects within specifies categories outlined in the County’s FY2026 - 2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
2) Adopt a grant project ordinance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the General Grants Fund (GRNT)
Staff Contact: Timmothy M. Tibbs, Senior Assistant to the Deputy County Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County, being a designated entitlement jurisdiction, receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Housing Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the development of viable communities by supporting programs and projects that provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing that is both affordable and sustainable, provide public service activities, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
As part of the CDBG program requirements, the County must submit an Annual Action Plan for the use of these funds. The Plan provides a general outline of the categories for the programs/projects that are expected to be implemented and funded with CDBG entitlement funds of approximately $1,010,781. The exact allocation has not been released by HUD.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase revenue and associated expenses in grant fund GRNT in the awarded amount