Title
PUBLIC HEARING TO COLLECT COMMENTS AND ALLOCATE 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This public hearing will be held to review and consider 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project designs submitted to the City, to hear public comment and make funding allocations.
A total of 11 CDBG project designs have been received: three projects for Main Entitlement funding, 5 projects for Public Services and 3 Planning projects were received. Public Review of projects is available on the City's CDBG webpage
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Funding for 2017 CDBG is at $284,373.00, funded through the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A summary of submitted projects by category is as follows:
Main Entitlement
Amount Available: $184,842 Amount Requested: $236,000
Archie Anderson Playground Replacement - Archie Anderson is the oldest playground currently still in service at 21 years old and is first in line for replacement with new equipment. The playground is an integral part of this community park and used by the residents and visitors to the neighborhood. CDBG funds would be used for the installation of an accessible playground.
City of Longview ParksDepartment $90,000
Ralph Kellogg Playground Replacement - Ralph Kellogg is the second oldest playground currently still in service at 21 years old and is next in line for replacement with new equipment after Archie Anderson Park. The playground is an integral part of this high density, low to moderate income multifamily neighborhood. CDBG funds would be used for the installation of an accessible playground.
City of Longview Parks Department $66,000
Hope for the Highlands- Focus on three blocks surrounding Archie Anderson Park, provide front porch lights, landscaping, exterior improvements to owner occupied housing, and interi...
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