Linden — Linden has been approved for multiple grants that will allow them to install a handicap accessible kayak launch, a handicap accessibly bathroom at the Linden Library, and a
âDuring a work session Monday, Jan. 4, the Fenton City Council approved recommended projects using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
âThe city is finishing the third year of its three-year (2019-2021) CDBG program as administered by Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (CDP). The city was allocated $61,995, which was utilized for the benefit of its low income or disabled residents, per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.
âFor the upcoming 2022-2024 grant program, the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
(GCMPC) notified the city that it has a projected $88,708 in CDBG funds to use.
âMichael Hart, Fenton city assistant manager and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) executive director, recommended that the city council approve a few projects.
December 22, 2020
Some accessibility projects are planned in the City of Linden thanks to grant funding.
The Linden City Council unanimously approved a resolution identifying different Community Development Block Grant or CDBG projects. Meeting minutes reflected that the City received $33,176 in CDBG funds for 2022 through 2024. The majority of those funds are designated to go toward accessibility improvements for the Mill Pond and gazebo area. Around 15% of the funds, approximately $5,000, would go toward funding public services through the Loose Senior Center.
Councilwoman Heather MacDermaid commented during the meeting that the Parks and Recreation Commission is looking to update the boat launch and working with the DDA for planning and funding options for the gazebo, maybe with CDBG and grant options, they can make something happen at the gazebo.