Community Development Commission - 5/19/2026

The City of Rock Island's Community Development Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily focused on discussing a new scoring process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public service funding applications. The commission reviewed a newly developed spreadsheet-based scoring system designed to provide a more transparent and fair method for evaluating applicants based on criteria such as program design, organizational capacity, budget effectiveness, compliance readiness, leveraging funds, and equity. Scores below 70 would render applicants ineligible, with the system automatically recommending funding allocations proportional to scores, though commissioners retain the ability to adjust amounts as needed. The commission agreed to review a sample distribution from the last funding round at the next meeting before finalizing and voting on the new process. No formal votes were taken during this session, and the next meeting was scheduled for July 20, 2026.