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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.