Placement: Other Public Hearings
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Public Hearing and 30-Day Comment Period: Update on Draft 2026-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan and Review of 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
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Submitted By: Carmen A. Capezzuto, Director of the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD)
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides federal funds for projects and programs that help improve the physical, economic, and social conditions of our community. Eligible projects must benefit low- and moderate-income people and address urgent needs. As a recipient of federal grant funds, the City of Port St. Lucie is required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to produce a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan of projects to be funded the following year.
Presentation Information: NSD will present proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 following a brief presentation from project consultant Erich Chatham from Civitas LLC.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the City Council approve opening the 30-day public comment period for the City’s 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Request that the Council review and approve eligible projects for the 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the proposed project list and approve the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and approve opening the 30-day public comment period for the City’s 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
2. Move that the Council direct staff to return to the July 13, 2026, City Council meeting with changes to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan.
Background: The City’s Five-Year CDBG Consolidated Plan outlines priority needs and specific goals identified by staff, discussions with City Council, the City’s CDBG consultant, and public input. To support this effort, the City hosted two public stakeholder meetings on April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM, inviting non-profits, residents, and the community at large. An online public input survey was also published and advertised from March through May 2026. The survey was distributed to City contacts, and staff received a total of 115 responses. Detailed survey results are attached to this agenda item. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan will guide the City’s efforts each year and serve as the basis for subsequent Annual Reports. Projects proposed for Program Year 2026-2027 are included in the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan.
Issues/Analysis: A Public Hearing has been advertised for June 8, 2026.
Financial Information: The City of Port St. Lucie has been notified of anticipated CDBG funding in the amount of $1,151,524 for Fiscal Year 26-27 and eligible projects have been vetted by staff for City Council consideration.
Special Consideration: City staff must submit these documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the deadline of August 16, 2026.
Location of Project: The CDBG program covers the entire City of Port St. Lucie in its housing programs and low/moderate income areas for infrastructure improvements, public facility ADA modifications, access to affordable housing, and improved economic opportunities. Actual project locations coincide with City Strategic Plan priorities and are subject to City Council approval.
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments: 1. Staff and consultant joint presentation 2. 2026-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan 3. Community Survey Results 4. Stakeholder Survey Results 5. Legal Ad for Public Hearing 6. Spanish Legal Ad
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: N/A
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.