TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cauley, MPA, Economic and Community Development
Director
Dr. Gerald Newton, Development Services Director
Taylor Floyd, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: October 26, 2026
RE:Title
Adoption of Resolution Accepting the HUD Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Grant, Authorization to Execute Grant Documents, and Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 26-0685Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: Economic & Strategic Growth
· Objective 2.1: To ensure a diverse City tax base.
· Objective 2.6: To manage the City’s future growth and strategic land use.
Goal 4: Financially Sound City Providing Exemplary City Services
· Objective 4.1: To ensure strong financial management with fiduciary accountability and plan for future resource sustainability by aligning resources with City priorities.
Goal 5: Collaborative Citizen & Business Engagement Base
· Objective 5.1: To ensure collaborative relationships with the business community, local governments, military, and stakeholders.
Executive Summary:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the City of Fayetteville $1,000,000 through the Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration program. City Council is asked to formally accept the grant award, adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 26-0685 appropriating the federal funds, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Federal Award Agreement and associated grant documents. The award requires no local match.
Background:
In July 2026, the City of Fayetteville submitted an application to HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research for the Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration. The City requested $1 million to competitively procure, implement, and evaluate a modern automated development rev...
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