Special Council Meeting - Public Hearing Regarding Use of CDBG Funds Tuesday, December 12, 2023 06:00 PM Council Chambers, Jerome Town Hall

1.CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson to call meeting to order
Town Clerk to call and record the roll.

2.NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Action

  1. A.CDBG Program Introduction and Overview - Brooke Driskell (NACOG)

    Ms. Driskell will provide an overview of the CDBG program including national objectives, qualifying funding activities, the amount of funds expected to be available, anticipated schedule and past CDBG funded projects for Jerome, etc.

  2. B.The Town Council of the Town of Jerome will Hold a Public Hearing Regarding the Use of CDBG Funds to Gather Citizen Input on the Use of the CDBG Funds  

    The Town is expected to receive approximately $402,110 in FY24 Federal CDBG Funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account and the Town intends to apply for up to $500,000 in FY23 or 24 CDBG Funds from the State Special Projects account.  Council will gather citizen input and consider potential uses for the CDBG funds that must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight, or address an urgent need. 

3.ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council may recess the public meeting and convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, who may participate telephonically, regarding any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. ยง 38-431.03 (A)(3). The Chair reserves the right, with the consent of Council, to take items on the agenda out of order.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that this notice and agenda was posted at the following locations on or before 7 p.m. on ______________________________________ in accordance with the statement filed by the Jerome Town Council with the Jerome Town Clerk: (1) 970 Gulch Road, side of Gulch Fire Station, exterior posting case; (2) 600 Clark Street, Jerome Town Hall, exterior posting case; (3) 120 Main Street, Jerome Post office, interior posting case.

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Kristen Muenz, Deputy Town Clerk