By J. Graber | Daily Independent
The City of Scottsdale will spend approximately $1.9 million in community development block grants to help low- and moderate-income families in the city.
The city council voted 7-0 during its April 22 meeting to set how the grant money would be spent in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The city council also approved a consolidated action plan that gives it a strategic vision on how to spend Community Development Block Grant funds for the next five year.
“The lack of affordable housing in Scottsdale is real, and it is severe,” city Councilwoman Maryann McAllen said. “These funds that we’re bringing forward to help those in need is very warranted in our city.”
A breakdown of how the money will be spent includes:
- Public Services – Non-profits that provide homelessness services and shelter nights. They are Family Promise, Community House and Tempe Community Action Agency: $119,360.
- Nonpublic services – housing rehabilitation and emergency and roof repairs for homeowners: $1.1 million.
- HOME Investment Partnerships (for seniors 62 and over who need long-term rental subsidy): $287,299.
- Nonpublic services – facilities/improvements (expansion of the city’s food bank): $166,504.
- Program administration: $227,662.
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