Public comment period underway for Annual Action Plan
Post Date: 04/11/2016 10:42 AM
A 30-day public comment period will be held until May 10 for the City of Mesa’s proposed Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Annual Action Plan regarding funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan contains the City’s short-term goals and strategies, including specific activities recommended for funding under the
The City anticipates the following allocations from HUD for FY 16/17:
• CDBG $3,224,529
• HOME $ 996,826
• ESG $ 287,998
Total: $4,509,353
A public hearing to review the proposed Annual Action Plan will be held by the Mesa Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Council Chambers, 57 E. First St. This will provide an opportunity for residents to comment in person regarding the plan.
The public comment period will end Tuesday, May 10. Written comments should be submitted to: The City of Mesa, Housing and Revitalization Division, Attn: Dennis Newburn, Community Revitalization Coordinator, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466; or, by email to dennis.newburn@mesaaz.gov. A printed copy of the plan, listing all projects proposed for funding, is available at the Housing and Revitalization Division, 20 E. Main St., Suite 250, in Mesa. An electronic copy is available at www.mesaaz.gov/residents/
City Council is expected to approve the HUD Annual Action Plan at its May 16 meeting and submit the plan to HUD by May 19.
The City of Mesa has participated in the CDBG program for 40 years, the ESG program for 28 years and the HOME program for 24 years. During this time, Mesa has allocated more than $100 million for a variety of activities, including capital improvements, housing, economic development, public services, homeless assistance and emergency shelter and neighborhood improvements. This substantial investment by the federal government has benefitted many low to moderate income Mesa residents while, at the same time, significantly improving their quality of life.
Public Information and Communications
Contact: Kevin Christopher
Tel. 480-644-4699 kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
- HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
The City anticipates the following allocations from HUD for FY 16/17:
• CDBG $3,224,529
• HOME $ 996,826
• ESG $ 287,998
Total: $4,509,353
A public hearing to review the proposed Annual Action Plan will be held by the Mesa Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Council Chambers, 57 E. First St. This will provide an opportunity for residents to comment in person regarding the plan.
The public comment period will end Tuesday, May 10. Written comments should be submitted to: The City of Mesa, Housing and Revitalization Division, Attn: Dennis Newburn, Community Revitalization Coordinator, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466; or, by email to dennis.newburn@mesaaz.gov. A printed copy of the plan, listing all projects proposed for funding, is available at the Housing and Revitalization Division, 20 E. Main St., Suite 250, in Mesa. An electronic copy is available at www.mesaaz.gov/residents/
City Council is expected to approve the HUD Annual Action Plan at its May 16 meeting and submit the plan to HUD by May 19.
The City of Mesa has participated in the CDBG program for 40 years, the ESG program for 28 years and the HOME program for 24 years. During this time, Mesa has allocated more than $100 million for a variety of activities, including capital improvements, housing, economic development, public services, homeless assistance and emergency shelter and neighborhood improvements. This substantial investment by the federal government has benefitted many low to moderate income Mesa residents while, at the same time, significantly improving their quality of life.
Public Information and Communications
Contact: Kevin Christopher
Tel. 480-644-4699 kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov
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