The Westminster City Council on May 14 adopted the city’s five‑year consolidated plan (FY 2025–2030) and the FY 2025–26 annual action plan, documents required to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from HUD.

Housing specialist Michael Sun told the council the consolidated plan identifies priorities including affordable rental housing, seniors and persons with disabilities, street and sidewalk improvements, and funding for public services such as senior meals and youth programs. Sun explained the draft funding allocations are estimates and staff would adjust them proportionally when HUD announces final amounts.

Nut graf: The council adopted the plans and the city’s citizen participation plan unanimously. At the meeting, both staff and a resident speaker emphasized that the administration had proposed eliminating CDBG and HOME in a draft federal budget — a change that would remove roughly $1 million in CDBG and $400,000 in HOME funding for Westminster and jeopardize tenant‑based rental assistance, sidewalk and street work, and nonprofit services.

During public comment, resident Terry Raines read staff material and urged the council to advocate to Congress to maintain the programs, saying the local consequences would be substantial for seniors and vulnerable households. Sun confirmed allocations the city expects: CDBG approximately $1,000,000 and HOME approximately $400,000 for the coming fiscal year and said the president’s FY2026 proposal could produce federal funding uncertainty.

Council action: The council adopted the consolidated plan, annual action plan and citizen participation plan and authorized the city manager to submit the documents to HUD and to adjust allocations when HUD issues final figures. Vote: 4‑0 (District 3 Councilmember Wynne: Yes; District 4 Councilmember Wynne: Yes; Vice Mayor Manzo: Yes; Mayor Wynne: Yes).

Ending: Staff said HUD announced final allocations after the agenda publication; staff will return with proportionate adjustments if needed and monitor federal appropriations for CDBG and HOME funding.