City Council

PH 2. Public Hearing and Adoption of the City of Lancaster’s Community Development Block\nGrant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) 2026-2027\nProgram Year (PY) Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2026\nPY AAP\nRecommendation(s):\na. Approve and adopt the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the 2026-2027\nPY and Substantial Amendment to the AAP for the 2025-2026 PY to be submitted to the\nUnited States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);\nb. Approve the proposed methodology for distributing funds should the City’s 2026-2027\nCDBG and HOME annual allocations increase or decrease; and\nc. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,\nincluding subrecipient agreements, subject to City Attorney approval.\nThe City has been a CDBG entitlement community since 1986 and started receiving HOME\nfunds in 2020. The City receives annual grants for developing viable urban communities that\nencompasses decent housing, provides suitable living environments, and expands economic\nopportunities, primarily for the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons. The proposed\nAAP is intended to provide a summary of proposed program activities, eligibility criteria, and\nCOUNCIL AGENDA\nfunding levels for the 2026-2027 PY. All programs and/or projects submitted in the AAP are\ncompliant with the HUD guidelines for eligible activities.