Citizens' Advisory Task Force I November 12, 2026

The City of Palm Coast Citizens’ Advisory Task Force met on November 12, 2026, to review the CDBG annual performance and evaluation report for FY 2025–26 and receive program updates. Staff reported $402,638 in CDBG expenditures, including $185,341 for rehabilitation of five homes, $30,631.87 in first-time homebuyer assistance for three households, $28,706.59 for summer-camp assistance to 41 students, and $59,545.60 in public-service grants that assisted 29 individuals or households. The task force approved the report by a 6–0 vote. Staff said rehabilitation projects follow the city’s standard procurement and bidding process, which is stricter than HUD requirements; no specific bid award, contract amount, or vendor selection was reported.

Staff also reported that the city purchased Neighborly Software, with implementation expected around January or February 2027, to manage applications and program monitoring; no purchase price was stated. The task force will help develop the 2027–2032 consolidated plan and consider CDBG priorities and allocations, including potential neighborhood infrastructure projects in eligible low- and moderate-income areas. Members were asked to identify priority needs and propose new or improved programs. The meeting also included discussion of housing assistance, application delays, loan counseling, affordable rentals, and upcoming public-comment and city-review steps for the annual report.