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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
2019-20 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT & HOME PROGRAMS

AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS
CIUDAD DE JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
2019-20 PROGRAMA DE BLOQUE DE DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD

THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM THE CITIZENS OF JOHNSON CITY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY OF A 2nd PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CDBG ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM, 601 E. MAIN STREET, ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019, AT 11:00 A.M. A 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD WILL RUN FROM MAY 16, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2019.

THE CDBG PROGRAM ACTIVITIES MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE NATIONAL OBJECTIVE AS FOLLOWS:
A. PROVIDE BENEFIT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES
B. AID IN THE PREVENTION OR ELIMINATION OF SLUMS AND BLIGHT
C. ADDRESS OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS HAVING A PARTICULAR URGENCY BECAUSE IT POSES A SERIOUS OR IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE HEALTH OR WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND WHERE THERE ARE NO OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE.

THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND TO EXPAND THE SUPPLY OF DECENT, SAFE, SANITARY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

THIS YEAR JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE EXPECTS TO RECEIVE $499,294 IN CDBG FUNDS AND $203,792.19 IN HOME FUNDS:

JOHNSON CITY, TN CDBG
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - $99,858
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (ASP) – $161,499
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION/ RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (FTDDP) – $250,000*
PUBLIC FACILITIES (SIDEWALKS AND PAVING) - $211,000*
TOTAL - $722,357*
*INCLUDES $295,014 OF PROJECTED FY 2018-19 CDBG CARRYOVER FUNDING.

HOME CONSORTIUM, $1,019,714.00
ADMINISTRATION - $101,971.44
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) - $152,957.10
BRISTOL, TN - $83,026.51
BLUFF CITY, TN - $10,000.00
BRISTOL, VA - $67,930.80
JOHNSON CITY, TN - $203,792.19
KINGSPORT, TN - $173,600.00
SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN – $128,313.64
WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN - $98,122.22
PROJECTED PROGRAM INCOME - $110,000.00

IF FINAL FUNDING AMOUNT FROM HUD DIFFERS FROM THE ABOVE, THE CHANGE IN CDBG FUNDS WILL EITHER ADD TO OR BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE HOUSING REHABILITATION CATEGORY OR PUBLIC FACILITIES. ANY CHANGE IN HOME FUNDS WILL AFFECT THE MEMBERS OF THE CONSORTIUM ON THEIR AGREED UPON PERCENTAGE BASIS.

COPIES OF THE DRAFT ACTION PLAN WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL AND SAFETY BUILDING, 601 E. MAIN ST, THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE JOHNSON CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, 901 PARDEE ST, JOHNSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 103 S. ROAN ST AND ONLINE AT WWW.JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG AND WWW.JCHOUSING.ORG .

SUBMIT COMMENTS TO ADAM WILLIAMS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ INSPECTIONS MANAGER, JOHNSON CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, 901 PARDEE ST., JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601 OR BY CALLING (423) 232-4784. PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO MOBILITY OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS OR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING INTERPRETATION MAY CONTACT MR. WILLIAMS THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE.

    

PUBLISH: ASAP
BILL: JOHNSON CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, JOHNSON CITY, TN, P.O. Box 59, Johnson City, TN 37605