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7.2 1991 CDBG Application CITY OF SALINA REQUEST FOR COMMISS ION ACTION DATE TIME .... 3/4/9 4:00 P.M. AGENDA SECTION: Development ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA: ' Planning Division ITEM NO. 2 Roy Dudark BY:~/Y BY: Item 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program. Background The Kansas Department of Commerce has released the 1991 application forms and schedule for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city may apply for up to $300,000 for a single-purpose activity. Some of the eligible activities are: housing rehabilitation, water and sewer system improvements, community centers, handicapped accessibility, street construction, and storm sewer improvements. Grant applications are awarded on a competitive basis according to community need and effort, project quality and impact and benefit to low and moderate income persons. The application deadline is April 19, 1991. In order to make application, two public hearings must be held. The first hearing is to discuss existing needs, available funding and potential projects. The second hearing is to receive comments on a proposed application. The recommended hearing dates are March 18 and April 15, 1991. Recommended Action If the City Commission wishes to proceed with a CDBG application for 1991, a motion should be passed setting the required public hearings and directing staff to develop and present a proposed project. COMMISSION ACTION MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: