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Public Hearings 12.

Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting

Facilities

Meeting Date:: 01/08/2013
Title:: Grants Administrator
Submitted By:: Lisa Marra, Facilities
Department:: Facilities

Presentation:

No A/V Presentation

Recommendation:

Approve

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature NOT Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Lisa M. Marra

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

Grants Administrator

Mandated Function?:

Federal or State Mandate

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

24 CFR 91.115

Docket Number (If applicable):

n/a

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Present information and hold first of two Public Hearings for FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant Application Process for Cochise County to receive public input and to identify community needs in Cochise County.

Background:

Cochise County is expected to receive approximately $170,000 in FY 2013 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional account. The entitlement funds originate through HUD and are distributed to the State with a partnership through SEAGO on a rotating basis every two years. In 2013, Cochise County, City of Bisbee, City of Sierra Vista, and the Town of Huachuca City are anticipated to receive funding. The County may also apply for the next or all future State Special Project (SSP) or Colonias funds should those become available. CDBG and SSP Funds must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight, or address urgent need.

Samples of projects that can use CDBG funds include:
Public Infrastructure, Community Facilities, Housing, Public Services, and Economic Development.

Due to recent changes in HUD guidelines, it is suggested that one project be funded instead of splitting the funding between projects. Cochise County has a very successful track record of receiving funding and completing projects throughout our community through this grant cycle.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Hold second Public Hearing on January 29, 2013 at BOS meeting

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

Required by Federal guidelines to receive funding

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Will provide back up material for the BOS. Per federal requirements, publication in several newspaper throughout the County is required as is posting the notice county wide.

Budget Information

Information about available funds

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