Community Development Block Grant Public Hearings

TYLER � The City of Tyler will be receiving approximately $870,476 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and approximately $313,627 in HOME Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2013. That�s according to information released by the city on Wednesday.

Officials say as allowed by federal regulations, the City will consider allocating a portion of its annual CDBG funds to assist non-profit organizations that provide health and human services. CDBG Public Service Funds may be used for operating costs for a wide variety of public services that benefit low-income citizens or special need populations, including, but not limited to, child care, health care, job training, recreation programs, education programs, public safety services, fair housing activities, services for elderly, homeless, or disabled persons, and drug abuse counseling and treatment. HOME Program funds are available to address affordable housing needs.

Information regarding the eligible uses of the funds and technical assistance to complete the grant applications will be provided. The workshops/public hearings will be held on the following dates:
For CDBG Funds Only
Date: March 14, 2013
Time: 10:30am
Where: City University, 212 N. Bonner Ave.
For HOME Funds Only
Date: March 15, 2013
Time: 2:00pm
Where: City University, 212 N. Bonner Ave.
Officials say the public is encouraged to attend and offer comment regarding the use of these funds.

Non-profit organizations that wish to apply for these funds must attend the appropriate mandatory workshop in order to receive an application and apply for this funding. It is highly encouraged that the person(s) writing the grant and a board member attend this workshop. Applications submitted by organizations that do not attend this workshop will not be accepted by the City of Tyler. Written comments regarding the use of these funds should be sent to Brenda Johnson, Neighborhood Services Department, City of Tyler, 900 W. Gentry Pkwy., Tyler, Texas 75702. Written responses will be provided if a name and return address are included.

All public hearings are held in facilities that are wheelchair accessible and provide handicapped parking. Interpretive services for deaf or non-English speaking citizens will be available with an advance notice of 48 hours. Arrangements for such services can be made by calling the City of Tyler at (903) 531-1303 or TDD at 1-800-735-2989.