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City of Racine  
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Racine, WI 53403  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board  
Monday, May 11, 2026  
4:30 PM  
City Hall, Room 303  
Call To Order  
Vice Chair Alder Jorgensen called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.  
The CDBG Advisory Board Member attendance is as follows:  
Present - Mayor Mason, Alder Jorgensen, Alder Harmon, Alder Land, Sherrie Tussler,  
and Steve Reeves  
Absent - Alder Peete and Alder DeMark  
Excused - Alder Weiss  
1 - Tussler  
1 - DeMark  
1 - Helm  
PRESENT:  
ABSENT:  
EXCUSED:  
Approval of Minutes for the March 16, 2026 Meeting.  
A motion was made by Alder Harmon, seconded by Alder Land, to approve the  
March 16, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion PASSED by a voice vote.  
4:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING  
0386-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, that the FY 2026  
Annual Action Plan (AAP) be approved and adopted, and that staff be  
authorized to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD).  
Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 05-11-2026: That the  
Common Council accept the FY 2026 HUD Entitlement allocations for  
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment  
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs;  
approve and adopt the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan; and authorize the  
City Development Department to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department  
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  
Fiscal Note: The Annual Action Plan enables the City to receive HUD  
funding, including $1,711,710 in CDBG, $433,741.39 in HOME, and  
$153,237 in ESG for FY 2026, with additional program income or  
prior-year funds as available.  
Attachments:  
ABM_AAP26  
2026 Annual Action Plan_DRAFT_05.05.26  
#0386-26 Resolution  
Veronica Seymour, Housing Manager, presented an overview of the Draft 2026 Annual  
Action Plan (AAP), which serves as the City of Racine’s annual funding plan for federal  
HUD programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME  
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).  
The presentation outlined how the 2026 AAP implements the goals and priorities  
identified in the City’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, including increasing access to  
affordable housing, supporting housing stability, addressing homelessness, investing  
in neighborhood revitalization, and providing public services for low- and  
moderate-income residents.  
Seymour reviewed the public participation process completed to date, including public  
hearings, stakeholder consultations, and community outreach efforts. She also  
summarized key community feedback received regarding housing affordability,  
homelessness assistance, neighborhood conditions, and the need for continued  
investment in public services and housing opportunities.  
The presentation included an overview of anticipated 2026 HUD funding allocations,  
including approximately $1.7 million in CDBG funds, $433,741.39 in HOME funds, and  
$153,237 in ESG funds. Seymour discussed proposed funding priorities and  
anticipated outcomes for housing activities, homeless assistance, public services,  
public facilities, and neighborhood improvement activities, including targeted  
investments within low- and moderate-income census tracts, the Lincoln-King NRSA,  
and designated Clean Sweep target areas.  
Seymour concluded the presentation by reviewing the public comment process and  
timeline. The public comment period for the Draft 2026 AAP remains open through  
June 3, 2026, and all comments received will be considered prior to final submission  
to HUD.  
Mayor Mason opened the public hearing at 4:40 p.m.  
Alder Land asked about the availability of CDBG repair loans. Mayor Mason responded  
that there are eligibility requirements and stated that the constituent should contact his  
office to be routed to the appropriate staff member.  
Mayor Mason closed the public hearing at 4:42 p.m.  
A motion was made by Alder Harmon, seconded by Alder Land, to recommend  
that the Common Council accept the FY 2026 HUD Entitlement allocations for  
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment  
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs; approve  
and adopt the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan; and authorize the City Development  
Department to submit the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD). The motion PASSED by a voice vote.  
END OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Adjournment  
There being no further business, Mayor Mason adjourned the meeting at 4:43 p.m.