Thank you, Civil Beat.  Your spotlight on this issue is necessary because these HUD block grants provide needed resources to address the inequities of housing in this state.

For the city administration to go back and forth with HUD to justify their mismanagement with 2 departments at the helm is a waste of time.  Those who are in need of housing and taxpayers are going to have to pay, no matter what the city's justifications are.  Work out a payment plan and move on.  By all means follow HUD's recommendations to assure proper management.

HUD specifications in housing means quality, which differs from the city making their deals at the expense of housing occupants.