CITY OF BIDDEFORD

Planning and Development Department

Notice of Public Comment Extension

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

Extension until September 23, 2020
4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
https://biddeford.zoom.us/j/93142492237
Password: 182708
&
5 day Comment Period

Please be advised that the Public Comment period for the purpose of obtaining citizen input regarding the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, the Year 2 Action Plan (to address CDBG covid virus stimulus funds) and the Year 3 Action Plan has been extended until September 23, 2020 at 3:00. Program information is posted on the city’s web site at https://www.biddefordmaine.org/2221/Community-Development.  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 the South Street Sidewalk improvement program(added to the notice), 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.