Live From City Hall - Community Development Authority Meeting

The Community Development Authority (CDA) meeting held on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on housing and community development priorities for the city of Jainsville. The CDA reaffirmed the 2025-2029 consolidated plan's priorities, emphasizing affordable housing and support for homeless and special needs populations. The board approved encouraging nonprofit agencies to submit proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds aligned with these priorities for the 2027 annual action plan. A letter from Rock County Public Health highlighted housing challenges such as eviction rates and shortages, recommending evidence-based programs and housing development initiatives. Additionally, the CDA discussed a proposed policy change to allow more flexible use of reserved funds, previously earmarked for large-scale multifamily projects, to support smaller-scale and single-family housing developments, enabling nonprofit partners like Habitat and Axe Housing to utilize these funds. The meeting also included updates on disaster recovery resources available to residents following recent weather events.