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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Meeting Notice State Homeless Operations CDBG-CV Funds - PUBLISH 5-13-25 Publication Notice Iowa City Press Citizen May 13, 2025 Public Comment Period & Public Meeting Notice Application for State of Iowa CDBG-CV Funds The City of Iowa City is soliciting public comments on an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for CDBG-CV funds for Homelessness Operations. City Council will hold a public meeting, accept comments, and consider approval of the application on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Iowa City City Hall located at 410 E Washington Street in Iowa City. For meeting information, visit www.icgov.org/councildocs. The City of Iowa City anticipates an allocation of $301,500 in CDBG-CV funds from IEDA through the Homeless Operations Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act funding. The City may also use previously awarded administrative funds for this activity. Funding must be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the community’s impact of Coronavirus. To receive these funds, the City must submit an application to IEDA identifying proposed projects. The City proposes the following projects in their application: Project Title: Shelter House Shelter Operations Description: Funds will be used to fund shelter operation expenses. 100% of funds will be for Low- to Moderate Income Activities as defined by 24 CFR570.208(a)(2). Location: 429 Southgate Ave. Iowa City Estimated CDBG-CV Allocation: $301,500 (includes $1,500 in Activity Delivery Costs) Projects are necessitated by the COVID-19 impact on the community. All funds will be directed towards activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents to meet a CDBG national objective. No relocation is expected to take place as a result of this project. A copy of the draft application to IEDA is available in accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan online at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Copies are also available from the Neighborhood and Development Services Department located at 410 E Washington Street in Iowa City and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M. The plan will also be made available to the public for review electronically or via U.S. Mail. Please submit your request by U.S. Mail to the Neighborhood Services Department, City of Iowa City, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240, or by email to sturnbull@iowa-city.org. A public comment period exceeding four days will begin with the publication of this notice and end on May 20, 2025. Comments on the application for State CDBG-CV funds or other Community Development and Housing needs may be submitted in writing by mail to the Office of the City Clerk at 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 or by email to sturnbull@iowa-city.org. If you require special accommodations or language translation, please contact Sam Turnbull at 319-356-5237 or 319-356-5493 TTY prior to the meeting.