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Notice of Public Hearing and of 30-Day Comment Period on Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action PlanContact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2010 AUBURN, Wash. – October 1, 2010 - Notice is hereby given that the Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 25 West Main St. about the proposed 2011 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The 2011 Annual Action Plan outlines proposed expenditures to implement the City’s efforts related to its CDBG projects. It identifies federal and local funds expected to be available, indicates the activities on which they will be spent, and sets goals for the number and type of services expected to be provided. The preparation of an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City of Auburn anticipates that in 2011 approximately $450,000 of CDBG funds will be available for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and the objectives and policies of the Auburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Notice is hereby given that the City of Auburn's 2011 Annual Action Plan is available for a 30-day public review and comment period. Oral comments may be offered at the public hearing on Oct. 18. Written comments regarding the 2011 Annual Action Plan may be submitted to: Michael Hursh, Community Services Manager The deadline for the consideration of written comments is Nov. 1. Written comments and comments from the public hearing will be addressed in the final draft of the Annual Action Plan. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to adopt the 2011 Annual Action Plan at their regular meeting on Nov. 1. Copies of the Plan are available at the City of Auburn's Community Services counter, located on the first floor of Auburn's City Hall, 25 West Main St. between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Written requests for a copy of the 2011 Annual Action Plan may be mailed to the Department of Administration, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001. A copy of the Plan will be provided through the mail within five (5) working days upon request. This notice is available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities upon request. The Auburn City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed material are available for individuals with disabilities with a minimum of 7 days advance notice. For more information or to request a copy of the Plan, please contact Michael Hursh, Community Services Manager at 253-804-5029 or email mhursh@auburnwa.gov. # # # City of Auburn |
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