HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report - Set Public Hearing CDBGKITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 1, 2016
ACTION REQUESTED: Set a Public Hearing to consider an application to the
Department of Commerce for the Community
Development Block Grant Public Service Funds beginning
July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
BACKGROUND: The Department of Commerce notified Kittitas County and
HopeSource that there is a total of $83,117.00 available in
Community Development Block Grant funds to provide public
services that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons
for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. This amount
includes up to $3,500.00 for a County Administration fee.
INTERACTION: As part of the funding requirements the Board of County
Commissioners are to conduct a Public Hearing to inform citizens
of the availability of funds, eligible uses and receive comments on
proposed activities, particularly from low-and moderate-income
persons, as well as receive comments on the programs past
performance and use of their 2015 CDBG Public Service Grant
funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Set a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at 2:00
p.m. to consider public comments on the availability of funds and
eligible uses and proposed activities on the Community
Development Block Grant Public Service funds available to Kittitas
County and HopeSource.
HANDLING: 1 - Clerk of the Board
1 copy - HopeSource & Judy Pless
1 copy - BOCC Staff to publish & post on legal notice board.
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Public Hearing
LEAD STAFF: Judy Pless, Budget & Finance Manager
Susan K. Grindle, HopeSource
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board