TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher L. Cauley, Director of Economic & Community Development
DATE: June 8, 2026
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Accept HOME Program HUD Findings and Authorize Voluntary Grant ReductionTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
GOAL II: The City of Fayetteville will have a Responsive City Government supporting a diverse and viable economy.
Objective 2.2: To invest in community places to ensure revitalization and increase quality of life.
GOAL IV: The City of Fayetteville will be a desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Objective 4.5: To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Objective 4.6: To reduce poverty and homelessness.
GOAL V: The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound city providing exemplary city services.
Objective 5.1: To ensure strong financial management with fiduciary accountability and plan for future resource sustainability by aligning resources with City priorities.
Objective 5.2: To identify and achieve efficiencies through innovation and technology utilization, by increasing data driven decisions and using business intelligence strategies.
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to approve a voluntary reduction of future HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding totaling $321,446.21, subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval, to resolve two legacy HOME findings requiring corrective financial action, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager, as appropriate, to execute all necessary documentation.
Staff presented the findings, corrective actions completed to strengthen HOME Program compliance, and the proposed financial resolution approach at the June 1, 2026, City Council Work Session. The proposed voluntary grant reduction avoids an immediate General Fund impact while resolving the remaining financial requirement through a pha...
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