NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE STATE CDBG APPLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE STATE CDBG APPLICATION 55 West Williams Avenue Fallon, NV July 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fallon will conduct a public hearing on July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Council Chambers, 55 West Williams Avenue, Fallon, Nevada in order to discuss possible application for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application. It is estimated that approximately $3,000,000 will be available for statewide funding. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE ABOVE ALLOCATION CONSIST OF: HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, PUBLIC FACILITY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS, PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS, PLANNING STUDIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND MICROENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES PAID FOR WITH THE STATE CDBG FUNDS MUST MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES LISTED IN CDBG FEDERAL STATUTES AS FOLLOWS: BENEFIT TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR PERSONS; ELIMINATION OF SLUMS AND BLIGHT; OR MEETING URGENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEED. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide information about the CDBG program, past projects that have been funded in the City of Fallon, how to apply, eligibility requirements, how and where funds can be used, and to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding what types of eligible activities the City of Fallon should apply for under the State CDBG program. A second public hearing will be held to discuss proposed projects submitted to date. A final hearing will be held to discuss, approve and rank applications prior to submittal to the State. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (775) 423-5104 or TDD at (775) 423-0835 or the Nevada Relay Number 711. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be directed to the City of Fallon, at 55 West Williams Avenue, Fallon, Nevada 89406, or you may telephone Derek Zimney at (775) 423-9863. In addition, information is available for review at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday. The City of Fallon promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate- income families regardless of age, race, color, relation, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. This notice was posted on or before July 2, 2024 at City Hall, the City’s website (https://fallonnevada.gov) and the State of Nevada public notice website (https://notice.nv.gov/). /s/ Elsie M. Lee NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Reasonable effort will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend the meeting. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 775-423-5104 in advance so that arrangements may be conveniently made.