1.  Requesting to hold a public hearing to consider public comments on a proposed budget and program amendment for Pct. #1 utilizing Urban County funds from program Year 16 (2003), Year 17 (2004), Year 18 (2005) and Year 19 (2006).  This will create a CI Infrastructure Development activity in the amount of $322,519.56.

2.  Requesting consideration and approval of an amendment to the Urban County Pct. #1 Year 16 (2003), Year 17 (2004), Year 18 (2005) and Year 19 (2006) CDBG work plan creating a CI Infrastructure Development activity in the amount of $322,519.56.

Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 is requesting approval of the Budget / Program Amendment for Years 16 (2003), Year 17 (2004), Year 18 (2005) and Year 19 (2006) to create a CI Infrastructure Development activity that will allow for the contribution of funds toward the development of El Mercado in the City of Edcouch.   The CDBG funds will be utilized as matching funds with the Economic Development Agency.  A public hearing was held on August 7, 2007 at 9:30 am. and citizen participation requirements have been met.