City Council Study Session, March 26, 2026
Votes on CDBG Public Services Funding Recommendations
What happened
Mesa City Council study session focused on two major presentations: a comprehensive redevelopment toolkit with eight programs to address blight and support small businesses, and federal/local funding recommendations for community development.
- Jurisdiction
- Mesa, AZ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Redevelopment Toolkit Direction
Council provided direction to proceed with an eight-tool redevelopment program including demolition/remediation grants ($75K max), code compliance revitalization grants ($25K max), vacancy registration ordinance, reuse ready program, strategic acquisition analysis, placemaking initiatives, and public infrastructure support. Program would be a 3-year pilot with $3M annual general fund budget.
- Staff to return with more specific cost data, performance metrics, and goals before final approval. Program administration details to be finalized.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Mesa City Council study session focused on two major presentations: a comprehensive redevelopment toolkit with eight programs to address blight and support small businesses, and federal/local funding recommendations for community development.
Key Decisions (6)
Redevelopment Toolkit Direction
CDBG Public Services Funding Recommendations
CDBG Non-Public Services Set-Aside
HOME Program Funding Recommendations
Emergency Solutions Grant Funding
Human Services Funds Direction
Development Activity (5)
La Masita Phase 4
Residential
Habitat for Humanity Development
Residential
Reid Park Improvements
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
52% of Mesa residents have housing costs at 50% or…
Commercial Demand
7.7% of Mesa commercial buildings are currently vacant, approaching 10%…
Infrastructure
Small businesses attempting to open in Mesa frequently encounter unexpected…
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