Lima City Council green lights over $250,000 to be allocated for over a dozen community projects. The city will be distributing around $278,000 of CDBG and Home funds to 13 projects that provide support services for people and families with low-to-moderate income.

Susan Crotty presented the proposed 2021-22 CDBG and HOME funding allocations. The city has been allocated just over $1.4 million. The public hearing allowed for residents as well as councilors to ask questions about proposed programs and to discuss the impact new programs from this year had on the community.

The Economic and Community Development Committee held a virtual public meeting this evening to discuss plans for CDBG and HOME funding.

Applications for federal funds that can help with qualifying infrastructure and other government projects is underway.

A public hearing regarding CDBG allocations was held in council chambers Monday evening.