Subject
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Approval of FY26, Year 51 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract with Montgomery County and Authorization for the City Manager to Sign the Contract
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Department
Housing and Community Development
Recommendation
Staff recommend that the Mayor and Council approve the attached grant agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with Montgomery County for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 51/FY26.
Discussion
Each year, the City of Rockville receives federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through a cooperative agreement with Montgomery County. CDBG funds must be used for housing and community development projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons or neighborhoods. Each year, the Department of Housing and Community Development coordinates, reviews, and evaluates CDBG funding requests, and recommends funding allocations to the Mayor and Council for its consideration.
Rockville has been awarded $263,000 in CDBG funding for federal Program Year 51/FY 2026. Below is a list of awardees and the award amounts.
|
Applicant |
Allocation |
|
Community Reach of Montgomery County |
$8,546 |
|
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland, Inc. |
$60,000 |
|
Rockville Housing Enterprises |
$94,454 |
|
City of Rockville Single-Family Rehabilitation Program |
$100,000 |
|
Total |
$263,000 |
Mayor and Council History
On December 9, 2024, the Mayor and Council approved the FY2026/Year 51 funding allocations and authorized the City Manager to transmit the grant application and enter into an agreement with Montgomery County for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 51/FY26 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Next Steps
Upon the Mayor and Council authorization, staff will coordinate with Montgomery County to duly execute the contract, after which the city will receive a purchase order and notice to proceed.