Notice of Public Hearing

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rio Dell will conduct a public hearing by the City Council on Monday, September 25, 2006, at 5:00 pm at the City Council Chamber, 675 Wildwood Avenue, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2007 Community Development Block Grant program and to solicit citizen input.

Maximum award limits include a total of $800,000 per year from the General and Economic Development Components combined. Up to $500,000 per application per year may be awarded from the General and Economic Development Components. Two grants of up to $35,000 each per year from the General Planning and Technical Assistance allocation and two grants of up to $35,000 per year for Economic Development Planning and Technical Assistance allocation may be awarded and do not count toward the $800,000 cap. The Native American allocation is available for eligible activities in areas with concentrations of Native American Indians not federally recognized as an Indian tribe or rancheria. The amount of Native American funds available varies each year, and a grant from this allocation does not count toward the $800,000 cap.

Major activity categories are Housing - New Construction, Housing Acquisition, Housing-Rehabilitation, Community Facilities/Public Services, Public Works, Combo (Housing Rehabilitation and Housing Acquisition) and Economic Development. Projects funded with CDBG allocations must carry out at least one of three National Objectives, as follows: benefit to Targeted Income Group (TIG) persons, elimination of slums and blight, or meeting urgent community development needs.

The City of Rio Dell is considering applying for the maximum grant amount of $800,000 under the General and Economic Development Components for housing rehabilitation and Reservation of Funds for small business loans as well as the maximum grant amount of $70,000 from the General and Economic Development Planning and Technical Assistance Components.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City of Rio Dell, 675 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562 or you may telephone (707) 764-3532. In addition, information may be obtained at the above address between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.

The City promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low and moderate income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, or handicap.

VERIFIED BY: Stephanie Beauchaine                                   DATE POSTED: 9-13-06

TITLE: Asst. Accountant

City Council

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