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City Council Meeting | 06-24-26
Published: Jun 24, 2026
City Council Approves 2026-2027 Annual Plans for Housing Choice Voucher and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs
The city council approved the administrative plan for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for 2026-2027. The Housing Choice Voucher Program assists low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals in affording safe housing. Funding for fiscal year 2026 has decreased by approximately $200,000, but over $400,000 in HUD reserves are available. The agency administers 1,022 vouchers, including 39 for veterans. In fiscal year 2025, an average of 960 families were housed monthly, with $932,000 paid monthly to owners. The waiting list, opened in June 2025, received over 6,000 applications, with 2,000 families placed on the list, and 1,650 remaining. The homeownership program assisted 12 families monthly, providing over $99,000 in mortgage assistance. Additionally, 37 participants ported vouchers out, and 23 ported in. The agency conducted 1,133 inspections. Terminations occurred for various reasons, including failure to recertify or report income. Recovered funds from fraud totaled $110,000 in 2025. The FSS program had 25 active participants in 2025, accruing $63,000 in escrow funds, with $18,000 released to four graduates. The 2026-2027 administrative plan updates follow HUD regulations and underwent a public comment period from April 15 to May 31, 2026, with input from a residential advisory board and public hearings.
West Oakwood Property Rezoned to Single-Family to Support Infill Development
The city council approved a zone change for a property on West Oakwood from multifamily to single-family zoning. This change aims to facilitate infill development on the existing lot by allowing smaller setbacks. While surrounding properties are generally multifamily, they are developed with single-family homes. The property to the west is zoned R2 for duplex development but is currently undeveloped. The request aligns with the future land use map for mixed residential and supports goals for new infill development. No notices were returned in opposition.
Unimproved Portion of Rose Street Closure Approved for Lot Consolidation
The city council approved a request to close an unimproved portion of Rose Street at the intersection of Rose Street and Boyd Avenue. This closure was previously approved last year but required re-approval due to a six-month replatting requirement. The adjacent properties are residential or undeveloped. The applicant plans to incorporate this section into their lot to increase buildable area for a single-family home. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
North End Property Rezoned to R1B to Increase Buildable Area for Single-Family Home
The city council approved a zoning change from R1A (single-family) to R1B (single-family) for a property in the north end, intended for the development of a single-family home. This change facilitates the implementation of the area's development plan. The surrounding properties are single-family homes or undeveloped. Due to the lot's narrow configuration, the current zoning restricts buildable area due to setbacks, which the requested change will increase. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Rose Street Property Rezoned to Accommodate Single-Family Home Development
The city council approved a zone change for a property on Rose Street from R1A (single-family residential) to R1D (single-family attached and detached residential district). The applicant intends to build a single-family home. The area is largely developed with single-family homes, with one adjacent property to the north planned for multiple single-family homes in a cluster development. This zone change is consistent with the future land use map and aims to increase buildable area for the lot. The Planning Commission recommended approval, with no notices returned in opposition.
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