Notice is hereby given that Nye County will conduct a public hearing on November 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 2016 to June 30, 2017) Sate Community Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application. The Public Meeting will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting on:
November 17, 2015 @ 10:00 am
101 Radar Rd, Tonopah NV 89049 or
2100 E. Walt Williams Drive, Pahrump NV 89048
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban has made approximately $2 million dollars available through the CDBG program.
Eligible activities under the above allocation consist of: Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Public Facility and Public Improvement Projects, Public Service Programs, Planning Studies, Economic Development Business Assistance and Microenterprise Activities. Eligible Activities paid for with the Sate CDBG funds must meet one or more of the three national objectives listed in the CDBG Federal Statutes as follows: Benefit to low income households or persons; elimination of slums and blight; or meeting urgent community development need.
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide information about the CDBG program, past projects that have been funded in Nye County, how to apply, eligibility requirements, how and where funds can be used, and to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding what types of eligible activities Nye County should apply for under the state CDBG program. A second public hearing will be held to discuss proposed projects submitted to date. A final hearing will be held to discuss, approve and rank applications prior to submittal to the State.
Nye County promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low and moderate income families regardless of age, race, color, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, or handicap. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please notify Nye County Administration at (775) 751-7075 prior to the meeting. Relay Nevada TDD# (800) 326-6888 or 800-326-6868.
If you are unable to attend, written comments may be directed to Nye County Finance -CDBG, 2101 E Calvada Blvd, Suite 200, Pahrump, NV 89048 or by telephoning Mary Dawn Zlotek at 775-751-4281