7/13/2026 CPED Committee Meeting

The City of Youngstown's CPED Committee meeting on July 13, 2026, focused heavily on economic development and housing assistance programs. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the At-Home Youngstown program, funded by American Rescue Plan funds, which provided $10,000 down payment assistance and repair funds for homebuyers. The program saw unprecedented demand, exhausting funds quickly, and raised concerns about whether additional funding would be available for repairs for recent homebuyers. The committee also discussed a proposed $350,000 business retention grant and income tax assistance for Sparkles grocery store in Cornersburg to prevent its closure, emphasizing the store's importance as a community anchor and employer. The grant would come from the business enterprise fund with provisions for potential clawbacks. Additionally, the committee considered issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the Bottom Dollar building, aiming to attract new tenants and generate revenue. The meeting included motions to adjust meeting schedules and adjourned after these procurement and economic development discussions.