Public Meetings Scheduled for CDBG Funding

The City of Gaithersburg will host three public meetings to solicit input on proposed uses of its FY12 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, estimated at $465,000. 

NOTE: A daytime meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 11 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue.  All meetings will be conducted in English and Spanish.

FROM THE CITY: "Interested residents, businesses, organizations and all other persons are encouraged to attend.  Staff will present background on the CDBG program and how it applies within the City of Gaithersburg.  Information on the City’s Fair Housing Plan, including its current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, will be provided.  Gaithersburg is currently updating its Fair Housing Plan, as required for receipt of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement and McKinney funds.  This Plan and the Annual Action Plan will be available for public comment in mid-April, with final submission to HUD on May 15, 2011.  A Mayor and Council Public Hearing will be scheduled in March, 2011. The City allocates 15 percent of its annual CDBG award to nonprofit providers through a competitive solicitation.  Any 501(c)(3) organization serving Gaithersburg residents is eligible to apply. For an application and information on the program, go to the Housing and Community Development link on the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.  For more information, contact Louise Kauffmann at lkauffmann@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6320."