SUBJECT:
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FINAL PUBLIC HEARING for the Community Services' 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
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INITIATOR: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County annually receives federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Marion County leads a Consortium with the City of Ocala to secure HOME funds, while the City receives its own CDBG allocation as an Entitlement City.
Marion County anticipates receiving approximately $2,173,037 for CDBG projects, $891,550 for HOME initiatives, and $190,774 for ESG programs. This Public Hearing is to gather feedback on the final draft of the Annual Action Plan for 2025-2026, detailing the annual funding amounts.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Receive public comments and advise staff to incorporate appropriate comments into the plans. Motion to approve the Marion County Community Services’ 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary documents associated with the plan.
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