TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher L. Cauley, Director of Economic & Community Development
DATE: June 1, 2026
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HOME Program HUD Findings and Voluntary Grant Reduction OptionTitle
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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 receiving a briefing on two legacy HUD HOME findings requiring corrective financial action totaling $321,446.21. Staff will present the findings, corrective actions completed to strengthen HOME compliance, and financial resolution options.
Staff anticipates returning at a subsequent Council meeting requesting approval of a voluntary reduction of future HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, subject to HUD approval, in lieu of repayment from non-federal local funds. This approach would resolve the remaining financial requirement without an immediate General Fund impact.
Background:
HUD issued two HOME Investment Partnerships Program findings requiring corrective financial action by the City. Altho...
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