Public Input Sought For CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan In Ames

Press release from the City of Ames:

January 29, 2021

The public is encouraged to provide input to the City of Ames regarding its proposed draft 2020-21 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of the City of Ames’ five-year (2019-2023) Consolidated Plan.

The proposed draft 2020-21 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan includes information on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG/HOME) funds for low-moderate income residents. The plan outlines proposed activities, project locations, budgets, and the scope of activities being funded. Due to the pandemic, a copy of the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is available for review at the Department of Planning & Housing, City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Room 214. The plan is posted on the City’s website at: www.CityOfAmes.org/housing

The Proposed Draft 2020-21 Annual Action Plan describes the federally funded activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients during the fiscal year that goes from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Comments may be submitted to the Department of Planning & Housing or by e-mail to Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer at vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org. The 30-day public comment period will end on Saturday, Feb. 20.

The Ames City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the 2020-21 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan Projects during its regularly scheduled Council meeting beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23. This will be an electronic meeting. For more information about how to participate, go to www.CityOfAmes.org/CCmeetings

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.