Grundy County residents are being asked to attend a public hearing to discuss the county’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program.
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The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the courthouse. The county is interested in obtaining citizen input on community development needs within the county. As part of the hearing process, citizens will be asked to verbally assist in the completion of a needs assessment document, which will detail what the residents feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the community. County officials are attempting to get as much local input as possible in order to reflect the true desires of the community as a whole, as well as the comments relating to the proposed project application. The state has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation among others. At least 51 percent of the funds must be used to benefit low and moderate-income persons. No displacement of persons will occur at any point due to this point.
The county is proposing to replace nine bridges located in Franklin and Liberty townships. The bridges are located on N.E. 62nd Street, N.E. 58th Street, N.E. 70th St., N.E. 30th St., N.E. Talc Ln., N.E. 90th St., S. 2nd Street, and N.W. 125th St. The total project is estimated to cost $844,640.10. The county proposes to contribute an amount in cash funding and in-kind labor/materials by utilizing the county bridge crew. The county will supply $111,624 of the cash match funding, as well as $333,586.50 of in-kind match and CDBG grant funds will be utilized for the remaining $399,429.60. The project, if funded, will benefit the required 51 percent low- to moderate-income persons. All citizens, especially those in Franklin Township and Liberty Township, or those affected by the bridge replacements, are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities.
For more information on the proposed project, persons may contact Grundy County Clerk Kristi Urich at 359-6305.