Pflugerville Seeks Community Development Block Grant Input

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — The Pflugerville City Council has scheduled public hearings to receive input from community members as it relates to Community Development Block Grant disbursal.

City officials hope to secure feedback on the CDBG Program Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. These forums provide citizens an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the programs and projects, officials explained in an emailed advisory.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities, such as Pflugerville, "...to assist in developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons," officials explained.

Those interested in participating in future hearings to be staged at City Hall, 100 E. Main St., Suite 500, are advised of the schedule:

• City Council Hearing One: June 25 at 7 p.m.
• City Council Hearing Two: July 9, at 7 p.m.

Through July 8, the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will be posted and available for public review and comment:

1. Online at www.pflugervilletx.gov/cdbg.
2. At the City of Pflugerville Public Library located at 1008 W. Pfluger Street.
3. At the Travis County community Center located at 15822 Foothill Farms Loop.