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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Debbie L. Manns, ICMA-CM, City Manager | | DATE: | 5/6/2025 | | RE: | First Public Hearing - Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application |
REQUEST:
The request is for City Council to conduct a public hearing to solicit comments on the city’s application for $2,000,000 in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal program that provides funding for housing and community development. The program provides an opportunity to fund projects that they cannot otherwise afford. Some examples of eligible CDBG projects include:
- Water and Sewer Improvements
- Stormwater Improvements
- Housing Rehabilitation
- Street and Sidewalk Improvements
- Economic Development and
- Park Facilities
To be eligible for funding an activity must meet at least one of the following National Objectives:
- Provide a Benefit to Low and Moderate Income Persons
- Elimination of Slums and Blight
- Address an Urgent Community Need- the activity must address a condition that poses a threat to those living in the area
RECOMMENDATION:
The recommendation is for the City Council to conduct the public hearing and to accept public comments.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no financial impacts associated with this agenda item. | | | |
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