SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Public Comments for the 2025-2026 Annual Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County receives federal grant funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs as an Entitlement County.
• Marion County partners with the City of Ocala in a HOME Consortium, where the County serves as the lead agency.
• The City of Ocala independently receives its own CDBG funds as an Entitlement City.
Each year, the County submits an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan outlines how federal funds will support housing, community development, and homelessness services for low- to moderate-income residents.
This public hearing is the first of two held to gather input for the development of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. A 30-day public comment period runs from July 6 to August 6, 2025. Anticipated FY 2025-2026 Allocation are:
• CDBG, $2,173,037.00
• HOME, $891,550.13
• ESG, $190,774.00
Below is the proposed use of funds:
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Proposed Activities for 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan |
Anticipated Allocation Amount |
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CDBG |
$2,173,037 |
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Public Service |
$325,955 |
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Public Infrastructure |
265,137 |
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Nonprofit Public Facility |
565,137 |
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Clearance and Demo/Slum and Blight |
582,201 |
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Administration and Planning |
$434,607 |
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HOME |
$891,550.13 |
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New Construction |
$565,040.13 |
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Housing Rehab/Reconstruction |
$237,355 |
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Administration and Planning |
$89,155 |
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ESG |
$190,774 |
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Street Outreach |
$100,000 |
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Homeless Prevention/Rapid Rehousing |
$76,466 |
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Administration and Planning |
$14,308 |
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Total Anticipated 2025-2026 Funding |
$3,255,361.13 |
The public is encouraged to comment on the proposed Annual Action Plan which is published at <https://www.marionfl.org/home/showpublisheddocument/27038/638871418740328210> by submitting written comments to MarionCountyCommunityServices@marionfl.org <mailto:MarionCountyCommunityServices@marionfl.org> or call 352-671-8870.
A final public hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2025 to review and approve the final Action Plan.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Take public comment on the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and provide staff direction regarding comments. No further action is required during this first hearing.
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