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The action matters because CDBG funds are federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intended to support housing, infrastructure and community services for low- and moderate-income residents. The approved allocation directs funds to local priorities including an affordable housing incentive program and potential emergency shelter-capacity expenses.

Kira Ald, identified in the meeting as the city’s new CDBG and housing project specialist, told council that Grand Junction’s 2025 HUD allocation is $407,684 and that the city expects to reallocate $3,416.22 in unspent prior-year funds, for a total estimated program-year funding of $411,100.22. Ald said the 2025 program year runs from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026, and reminded council that CDBG funds must meet one of HUD’s national objectives.

Ashley Chambers, the housing manager, presented staff recommendations for distributing the funds. Chambers said staff is recommending the maximum allowable 20% for CDBG administration to cover staff time, training, compliance and reporting; using CDBG funds as local match to pursue state grants and update the housing needs assessment and consolidated plan; allocating approximately $218,410 toward sewer and water tap fees for the city’s affordable housing incentive program (to support both for-sale units under 100% AMI and rental tiers under 60% AMI); allocating $50,000 to Parks and Recreation for an as-yet-unidentified park project in a low- and moderate-income census tract; and using the maximum allowable 15% (about $61,000) for in‑house services and capital, potentially including conversion costs, beds, or staffing for emergency shelter.

During the public hearing there were no public commenters on the item. Council then approved a motion to adopt the recommended allocations and to set the public hearing on the 2025 annual action plan for July 16, 2025; the motion passed with all council members recorded in favor.

The city will now proceed with steps required by HUD, including the July public hearing and final adoption of the annual action plan to obligate funds for the 2025 program year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Junction City Council - Regular Meeting - June 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented the City of Grand Junction’s recommended allocations for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year and the City Council voted to approve the allocations and set a public hearing for adoption of the 2025 annual action plan on July 16, 2025.","taxTitle","Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado","taxId",5495,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210731,"Resident alleges drug sales and safety issues at Walnut Park Apartments",247,1218000,1465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210&start=1218&end=1465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210/thumbnail_1218000.jpg","/articles/6210731/Grand-Junction/Mesa-County/Colorado/Resident-alleges-drug-sales-and-safety-issues-at-Walnut-Park-Apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210731-a18724e5959f66cc35d8aa949b372f5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=DuSVkrIt52nsL-hKjwdL2b64OTKC5O1~AObNz8tmPcxykqQMp75l6tViDGRYVCb9-UzTBMa0j2TGWNhUz74qQoMEn~jbZjtH4kswTXPn5PjafQWhxeWN440TtHZGd8Ywkyo7amTYF9AJ5H-1tyugT~WzIWHTtiLVk3bayoxaNNz2Vu4nsIJt3HkMr6bYdxAM11mBQ2gGIIAO8bwOjXI6g5Myj3zEQymcsk3ylqRllsQp0dxpeU9cV~7LdFzWdzWUxEDUBF~RRyyVO5R99Hly7KZi1kXyBcNpyisVBruvPBoltatGOPnblESniWkmwx0Hk8YN2ASovkJRdlGc32vs5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident of Walnut Park Apartments told the Grand Junction City Council she is witnessing routine illegal drug sales and other safety problems at her complex and asked the council and staff to take notice.

The issue matters to neighbors who, the speaker said, face safety and identity concerns in their building; the speaker urged city officials to respond or investigate.

At the June meeting, Theresa, who asked to be identified as “Giggles,” said she lives at Walnut Park Apartments and described “a lot of illegal activity.” She named a man she identified as “Tyler Stragle” and said he “likes to go around the properties selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, and stuff like this.”

Theresa also alleged that identity misuse and other misconduct are occurring at the property and stated there have been concealed gas leaks and other safety issues. She said the behavior has affected her and other residents and implored the council to take notice: “The drug use that's being going on there needs to stop. There's a man named Tyler going door to door… and somebody needs to take notice.”

The council did not record a formal response, referral to staff, or a vote on the matter during this meeting. The speaker’s account was presented as public comment; the transcript does not record any verification of the allegations, and the council did not announce any immediate follow-up or investigation at the meeting.

Residents or reporters seeking more information should contact city staff or the housing authority for official responses and for any records of complaints or enforcement actions.","A Walnut Park Apartments resident told the City Council she has witnessed ongoing illegal drug sales and other safety concerns and urged officials to take notice; the council did not record direct action at the meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210733,"Resident raises airport noise, health concerns; mayor cites solar parking and runway upgrades",1062,1126000,2188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210&start=1126&end=2188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6210733/Grand-Junction/Mesa-County/Colorado/Resident-raises-airport-noise-health-concerns-mayor-cites-solar-parking-and-runway-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210733-0fa0857c1e3fc06022ee3880aaa3be6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=OTwcQD6tqhLfroJLdJrFGZ~I5W-Za3KIdja9QT3Myi4-UXPmC7NYniNFsfaFsdd89ZQG2UcQK6BWtzZc82TqtGsJjLR4VfFmodITMXGLn1q2OX-UcGPseo6nJhIbdedTVKxfcCEc7fdafkOl7JUiO1VZ9KvHq7pQSyscajP5aqj7u85-2LQ3Gcdy7dDK0hwGwodtjlkk4zT0x2mGD9UrqG3c9NG1mZJbekw~53gaPR8KchrYapIoJ1QIpADUAeEr-5kE4qT0O~277CEq5n49iiMuOYpcC9fZvO~mVmJi~M1~cSx7iEcyyqEvJtaDMYWadWP7TgO29smDoVEEgYpNtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Grand Junction resident told the City Council she is hearing “multiple sonic blasts every day” from departing aircraft and asked the council to check whether the airport is using noise-abatement procedures and whether a proposed runway addition would increase noise for nearby neighborhoods.

The concern matters because the resident said aircraft noise is affecting quality of life and health for people living north of I‑70, and the city is simultaneously pursuing airport projects — including an expanded parking area with solar-covered canopies and runway and terminal improvements.

At the June meeting, the resident, identified only as Martha, said she and neighbors “experience multiple sonic blasts every day” and that she is worried the airport’s possible new runway “will only compound the problem.” She asked council to “please check with the airport and see if they're taking any steps to, any noise abatement procedures.”

Mayor Cody Kennedy, who said he serves on the airport commission, described recent commission activity and an unscheduled meeting about federal funding. Kennedy said the airport has secured funding to build covered parking with solar canopies for about 100 spaces and to double the size of the parking lot; he said that project is expected to be finished by Thanksgiving. He also said runway and terminal improvements are underway and offered to connect with the resident for follow-up: “maybe we can connect later, Martha, as far as that goes, and I can help you with that a bit.”

Kennedy told council the solar element came about after local conversation with a business, identifying Alastis Solar as involved in early discussions. He said the city intends the solar portion to be cost-neutral over time and to reduce utility costs for the airport. No formal council action or vote on noise-abatement policy or runway construction was taken during the meeting.

The record shows the mayor volunteered to link the resident with airport staff and commissioners for more information; no schedule or formal direction to staff was recorded at the meeting.

Short-term next steps are limited to informal follow-up: the mayor’s offer to connect the resident with airport commissioners and staff. The council did not vote on any airport-specific motions during this meeting.","A Grand Junction resident urged the City Council to investigate aircraft noise and potential runway expansion. Mayor Cody Kennedy, who serves on the airport commission, described an ongoing solar-covered parking project, terminal and runway improvements, and offered to connect the resident with airport staff for follow-up.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210723,"DDA considers workforce housing at 600 White Avenue and Main Street fountain improvements",268,1529000,1797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210&start=1529&end=1797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717584-623d1ded540c61215a422fb820213210/thumbnail_1529000.jpg","/articles/6210723/Grand-Junction/Mesa-County/Colorado/DDA-considers-workforce-housing-at-600-White-Avenue-and-Main-Street-fountain-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210723-5ec6738ea45ecb7e086e725277734622/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=FvWam6CCfZduB7vmodnMRcpgSMICa5Zl7KlvAY1hPxTZBVbaSSI4Aj9fVVDfAPUB-PYt3Wta7oEnHQW-9xJEoWdTCPnbfyHpOzzgF-PIOosh3AAysCKoaZtA4WmW0BGLXGuuxA3jJzqfhStVNo1hNBCmyFMlVfzGxYoJ3LCQcl-HjZxSlWLaGYO8Rrogh5TqITaECiyJjW0A8Aw~uGpZSnKeFqin-kKtZblBEAKUkjmenB9wpr3STwmL0nk2bV-qaHccm9YDC1uSCTPWS~vuN05uUx-q7wVVuqhWtdmczAmfWk73diYNJPV4FYdKkWb7JhwCZisahLGQm2eTb3W0Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A council member reported that the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reviewed a developer presentation for 600 White Avenue proposing workforce housing units priced under $400,000 and discussed plans to improve a former splash pad on Main Street to create a family-friendly public space.

The DDA’s work matters to downtown housing supply and pedestrian amenities in the city center. Workforce units could increase housing options near downtown, and fountain or splash-pad improvements could provide a new public gathering place.

Council Member Van Dyke told colleagues that the DDA saw a presentation from a developer called Vertical proposing units at 600 White Avenue that would be “under $400,000 but would still be pretty high end finishes” and described that product as “workforce type housing for our downtown community.” Van Dyke also said the DDA discussed ideas for reinvigorating the former splash pad on Main Street with playground features, a water-table element and other amenities to create a public hangout.

Van Dyke’s report was a liaison update from the DDA; no ordinance, funding decision or formal city action on the 600 White Avenue concept or Main Street improvements was taken during the meeting. Council members indicated interest but did not vote on DDA items at this session.

If the DDA’s concepts advance, they likely will return to council through formal planning, permitting, or funding requests.","Downtown Development Authority (DDA) members presented a developer concept for workforce housing at 600 White Avenue with units marketed under $400,000 and discussed possible improvements to a former splash pad on Main Street.","actionData","errors"]

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