Public Hearing Notice

Public Notice City of Blue Springs, Missouri Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) The City of Blue Springs is in the process of developing the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2022-2023 fiscal/program year for public review and comment. Each jurisdiction that has an approved Consolidated Plan shall annually review and report on the progress it has made in carrying out the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. The CAPER describes the specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities undertaken during the fiscal program year, including activities related to housing, homelessness, and community and economic development needs and resources. The purpose of this Notice is to inform the public that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 4:00 PM in Room 128 (Community Development) at City Hall at 903 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Staff will present the CAPER at the public hearing and a 15-day public comment period will be opened. Public comments will be accepted beginning at the public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and accepted through Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The Committee and the City shall consider the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties in preparing its final submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A summary of public comments will be attached to the CAPER and submitted to HUD on or before December 31, 2023. Beginning Monday, November 27, 2023, the draft CAPER may be viewed within the CDBG Advisory Committee meeting agenda packet on the City’s website: at http://www.bluespringsgov.com/agendacenter. Individuals who do not have access to internet may request a copy or a viewing of the draft plan by calling 816-220-4504 or visit the Community Development Department at City Hall. For more information about the CAPER or to make a public comment, contact Cara Elbert, Assistant Director Community Development, at 816-220-4504 or celbert@bluespringsgov.com. Written comments may be submitted to the City of Blue Springs Community Development Department, Attn: Cara Elbert, Community Development, 903 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Publish in the Examiner: Saturday, November 11, 2023