Battle Creek adopts 2025–29 consolidated plan and 2025 annual action plan for CDBG and HOME funds
June 18, 2025 | Battle Creek City, Calhoun County, Michigan
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The Battle Creek City Commission on June 17 adopted the draft 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan governing the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds, and authorized the interim city manager to execute required agreements and certifications with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
During the public hearing, a community volunteer who had participated in plan sessions expressed support for the document while warning that federal funding changes threatened program continuity. "Funding for the neighborhood planning council system... is something I'm very proud of," said a speaker who said she had been involved in the plan's development. She also voiced support for code compliance work and infill housing to stabilize neighborhoods. Cheryl Persaud, a Continuum of Care (CoC) representative for people experiencing homelessness, urged more resources for housing and emergency sheltering, saying the region faces reductions in housing vouchers and that the community needs better winter shelter plans.
Why it matters: The consolidated plan sets priorities and proposed uses of federal CDBG and HOME funds for housing, neighborhood revitalization and related programs. Adopting the plan allows the city to submit required certifications and proceed with program year allocations and contracts.
What the commission did: The commission approved Resolution 165 adopting the consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan and authorized the interim city manager to execute HUD agreements. The meeting also approved budget amendments and related resolutions later on the consent agenda.
Discussion vs. decision: Public testimony was largely supportive but raised concerns about federal funding cuts and urgent local needs such as emergency shelter and voucher shortfalls. The formal decision was adoption of the plan and execution authority for HUD documents.
Next steps: With the resolution approved, staff will proceed with certifications and funding allocations for the 2025 program year as described in the adopted action plan.
During the public hearing, a community volunteer who had participated in plan sessions expressed support for the document while warning that federal funding changes threatened program continuity. "Funding for the neighborhood planning council system... is something I'm very proud of," said a speaker who said she had been involved in the plan's development. She also voiced support for code compliance work and infill housing to stabilize neighborhoods. Cheryl Persaud, a Continuum of Care (CoC) representative for people experiencing homelessness, urged more resources for housing and emergency sheltering, saying the region faces reductions in housing vouchers and that the community needs better winter shelter plans.
Why it matters: The consolidated plan sets priorities and proposed uses of federal CDBG and HOME funds for housing, neighborhood revitalization and related programs. Adopting the plan allows the city to submit required certifications and proceed with program year allocations and contracts.
What the commission did: The commission approved Resolution 165 adopting the consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan and authorized the interim city manager to execute HUD agreements. The meeting also approved budget amendments and related resolutions later on the consent agenda.
Discussion vs. decision: Public testimony was largely supportive but raised concerns about federal funding cuts and urgent local needs such as emergency shelter and voucher shortfalls. The formal decision was adoption of the plan and execution authority for HUD documents.
Next steps: With the resolution approved, staff will proceed with certifications and funding allocations for the 2025 program year as described in the adopted action plan.
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