Citizens Participation Committee Regular Meeting | June 18, 2026

The City of Edmond's Citizens Participation Committee held a regular meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily focused on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan for federal fiscal year 2026. The committee reviewed the proposed budget allocation of $467,780, including public service funding capped at 15% of the allocation, and approved the plan as presented. A significant portion of the discussion centered on a proposed Section 108 loan application from HUD to support the Gardinia Apartments affordable housing project. The committee considered the financial implications of the loan, including a potential $50,000 annual reduction in CDBG programming if the full loan amount was utilized. The developer requested a $500,000 forgivable loan to address increased project costs, with the possibility of repayment after the affordability period. The committee did not make a final approval but expressed interest in recommending the loan application to the city council for further consideration, emphasizing the importance of affordable housing development in Edmond. No immediate loan application was approved, and the committee sought further clarification on loan terms and conditions before proceeding.