Notice of Public Hearings
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development block Grant
Entitlement Program
Review of Drafts:
Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan
Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
Amendment to the Year 2 Action Plan
Approval of the Year 3 Action Plan
Monday, May 18, 2020
4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
https://biddeford.zoom.us/j/93142492237
Password: 182708
&
5 day Comment Period
Please be advised that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for May 18th via zoom for the purpose of obtaining citizen comment regarding amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan, consolidated Plan, the Year 2 Action Plan (to address CDBG covid virus stimulus funds) and for the Year 3 Action Plan. These Public Hearings are pursuant to Biddeford’s participation in the programs noted above. Please be advised that a 5-day comment period for input regarding these programs will begin Wednesday May 13 and end at 3:00, Monday May 18. Program information is posted on the city’s web site. Amendments include adjustments for hearings during the COIVID crisis, the introduction of a job retention program to assist small businesses within the CDBG catchment area, and the approval of the Year 3 Action Plan to include service assistance to Meal on Wheels, Apex (43 Sullivan Street HUB) and Seeds of Hope, and assistance for rehabilitation of eligible owner occupied 2-4 unit structures. Provide input in writing by email to Mathew.Eddy@biddefordmaine.org or at the public hearing via zoom. Questions may also be answered through the same contact. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, individuals wishing to submit comments and/or who need assistance participating in the Public Hearing should contact Mathew Eddy at 284-9115. In addition, those needing assistance due to language barriers may use the same contact.
Review Amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, 2019 Year 2 Action Plan and draft of the 2020 Year 3 Action Plan