Special Public Hearing & Special Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Wednesday, January 31, 2024 09:00 AM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a special meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.

* Requests to be added to the agenda as a “Scheduled Matter from the Floor” should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting during which the speaker wishes to appear, and the approval of such requests remain within the discretion of the Mayor. If denied, the speaker may nonetheless speak during the “non-agenda items only” public comments section of the agenda.

* Those who are unable to appear during a meeting but who still wish to share public comment may submit such comments in written form to the City Clerk at least 4 hours in advance of the meeting.

* Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations by submitting requests to the City Clerk, preferably at least 24 hours in advance.

* Written requests and comments may be submitted to the City Clerk either in person or via mail to Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com

I.Call to Order of Special Public Hearing 

II.Roll Call of Special Public Hearing

III.Open Special Public Hearing

1. A.Special Public Hearing for Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Project Northstar- The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to submit comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant. The City of Buchanan proposes to use $300,000.00 CDBG funds to support homeowner improvement, demolitions/reconstruction/resale activities in Buchanan's Northside Neighborhoods. All activities, upon completion, will benefit low to moderate-income households. 0 person will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities. 

IV.Close of Special Public Hearing

V.Call to Order Special Meeting & Roll Call

VI.Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

VII.New Business

1. A.Consider Resolution 2024.01/03, authorizing resolution for CDBG Program.

VIII.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

IX.Adjourn