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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPROVE THE FY2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THAT INCLUDES THE FY2026-2027 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 FY2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan is in the fifth year of the (2022-2026) Five-Year Consolidated Plan designed to address goals set for community needs; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan contains the projects, activities and budget for the federal allocation amount of $717,683. The FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan budget is listed below:
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CDBG FY2026-2027 BUDGET ALLOCATION: |
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$717,683.00 |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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$143,536.60 |
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PUBLIC SERVICES |
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$107,652.00 |
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1. Jonesboro Church Health Center |
$14,996.07 |
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2. Family Crisis Center |
$14,807.89 |
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3. Hispanic Community Services, Inc. |
$14,561.37 |
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4. CASA of the 2nd Judicial District |
$11,500.00 |
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5. Foundation of Arts |
$12,222.26 |
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6. City Youth Ministries |
$11,123.63 |
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7. Sure Foundation |
$11,068.70 |
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8. Jonesboro Business Association |
$ 9,338.35 |
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9. North Jonesboro Community Development Corp. |
$ 8,033.73 |
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LOW AND MOD (LMI) INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABS |
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$ 99,973.24 |
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HOMELESSNESS (St. Bernard’s Development Foundation) |
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$ 19,177.00 |
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FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM |
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$ 15,000.00 |
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PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE |
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$332,344.16 |
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, attached hereto, is hereby approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: The FY2026-2027 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 FY2026-2027 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 FY2026-2027 CDBG Program funding.