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The committee discussed changes to Community Development Block Grant funding for FY27 and said the City is taking a conservative approach, with internal funding prioritized while more information is expected for FY28. Members also reviewed opioid abatement spending and said more details will be needed at a future meeting.
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The main takeaway is that Lowell is still sorting out how to support nonprofit groups as federal funding rules change. City staff said the City is using a cautious approach to reduce risk and is prioritizing its own internal funding needs for now. The committee also discussed opioid settlement money, but no spending decisions were made and more information will be brought back later.
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