File #: RES-25:089    Version: 1 Name: APPROVE THE FY2025-2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE FY2025-2026 CDBG PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET
Type: Resolution Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 7/2/2025 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE FY2025-2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE FY2025-2026 CDBG PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET
Sponsors: Grants, Community Development
Indexes: Budget adoption, Grant
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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE FY2025-2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE FY2025-2026 CDBG PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has held two public hearings and one public review and comment period for the CDBG Annual Action Plan; and,

 

WHEREAS, the FY2025-2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan is in the fourth year of the (2022-2026) Five-Year Consolidated Plan designed to address goals set for community needs; and,

 

WHEREAS, the FY2025-2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan contains the projects, activities and budget for the federal allocation amount of $728,792. The FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plan budget is listed below:

CDBG FY2025-2026 BUDGET ALLOCATION:                                                                                                                                                   $728,792

ADMINISTRATION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $145,758.40                    

PUBLIC SERVICES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $94,318.80

 

1.                     CASA of the 2nd Judicial District                                                                                    $10,802

2.                     St. Bernards Development Foundation                                                               $10,300

3.                     Jonesboro Church Health Center                                                                                    $10,471

4.                     Hispanic Community Services, Inc.                                                                                    $10,898

5.                     Jonesboro City Stars Booster Club                                                                $10,591                    

6.                     Family Crisis Center                                                                                                                                                   $10,697

7.                     Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas                                                               $10,755

8.                     Jonesboro Business Association                                                                                    $8,896.80

9.                     City Youth Ministries                                                                                                                                                   $10,908

                    

LOW AND MODERATE (LMI) INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABS                      $72,879.20

DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                                          $21,863.76

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM                                                                                                                                                                        $15,000

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $378,971.84

 

NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF

JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

SECTION 1: The FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, attached hereto, is hereby approved by the City Council.

 

SECTION 2: The FY2025-2026 CDBG projects, activities and budget are hereby approved for the Annual Action Plan.

 

SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, AR to submit all necessary documents for the FY2025-2026 CDBG Program.

 

SECTION 4: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the Mayor’s designees to execute all agreements and contracts regarding the future award of the FY2025-2026 CDBG Program funding.