Arlington Housing Authority loses grant Nov 12, 2009
A roughly $400,000 federal Community Development Block Grant is going to pay for those improvements, Griffin said. Staff Writer Andy Metzger can be reached by e-mailing. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Jefferson County approves tax levy Nov 12, 2009
Among the resolutions approved were ones calling for the approval of the Community Development Block Grant flood-recovery small business loans, a resolution to create a deductible reserve for liability insurance, and another that would authorize a worker's compensation administration contract. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Reporter's Notebook: Post remembers Fort Hood victims Nov 11, 2009
The borough council meeting originally scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. at borough hall, 53 W. South St. There will be a public hearing at 7:20 p.m. at the same location to receive comment on the 2009 Community Development Block Grant funds. Council has scheduled budget hearings for Nov. 18 and 19 with Nov. 23 also scheduled if deemed necessary. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New Imperial County supervisor sworn in, board approves application for grants Nov 11, 2009
The cost for the consultation is about 34,000 which will come from a Community Development Block Grant, Heuberger said. BOARD NOT MEETING NOV. 17. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Demo funds limited Nov 10, 2009
Seven houses have already been torn down using a portion of the funds made available through a Community Development Block Grant from the Federal Government, Yuhasz said. Homes on East Jackson Street, Nursery Street, Herd Avenue, Kelly Alley, Murphy Street, Long Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue have already been torn down as part of the project, he said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Seadrift council maintains rate for oyster harvesting Nov 9, 2009
Mayor Elmer DeForest announced that the city is in line to receive a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant for water and sewer improvements. The council voted to spend $3,000 from its hotel-motel tax fund to buy Christmas banners to be hung from six utility poles on each side of Main Street. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Jefferson County to approve 2010 budget Nov 7, 2009
Among these are resolutions calling for the approval of the Community Development Block Grant flood-recovery small business loans, and a resolution that would create a deductible reserve for liability insurance, along with another that would authorize a worker's compensation administration contract. The meeting is scheduled to begin in the county board room at 7 p.m.. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Wapello moves forward with grant application Nov 7, 2009
The Wapello City Council Thursday night approved an application for a 385,000 Community Development Block Grant that would be used to rehabilitate at least 10 properties. In addition to approving the application, the Council committed 10,000 towards infrastructure improvements associated with the rehab. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police captain position added to roster Nov 7, 2009
Approved unanimously the agreement between Bi-State Regional Commission and the city of Muscatine for a Community Development Block Grant application with the state. The application concerns the extension of a sanitary sewer and lift station to serve real estate recently voluntarily annexed into the city. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Money will go to Louisa County homes damaged by 2008 flood Nov 7, 2009
The homes are among the 1,352 statewide that were damaged in 2008 and have qualified for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s 150 million in Community Development Block Grant program buyouts, according to Gov. Chet Culver s office. Another 32 properties in rural Louisa County near Oakville are eligible for up to 3. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
City Workers to Build Sidewalks Nov 6, 2009
The rest of the tab was picked up by a $180,500 grant from the state's Community Development Block Grant program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The old bridge is expected be removed beginning as early as Thursday afternoon. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Grants streets is tops at October meeting Nov 6, 2009
The Johnson Street project was approved by councilors to be sent as a Community Development Block Grant totaling 725,000 and includes sewer, gutters, sidewalk and paving. At the Oct. 27 regular meeting the council also approved. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Flood buyout funds to arrive soon in Cedar Rapids Nov 6, 2009
The Iowa Democrat reported Thursday that the federal government is now sending the assistance to the state of Iowa as federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The state then will dispense the money to disaster communities. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
County awards ECDI $250K for loans Nov 5, 2009
The funding comes from the s Community Development Block Grant program. The loans, which can be up to $35,000 for five years, are open to businesses with up to five employees whose low- to moderate-income owners are seeking working capital or looking to fund inventory and equipment. (Columbus Business First, OH)
County to use funds for group homes Nov 2, 2009
Cumberland County commissioners last week agreed to allocate about $58,000 each year for 15 years in federal Community Development Block Grant funds to repay loans on future group homes for residents with mental retardation disabilities. The county applied in August 2008 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the $560,000 in Section 108 loan funding. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
HUD awards $25 million in block grants to Alamo City Oct 31, 2009
6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds; $640,466 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds; $7 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding; and $1 million in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funding ... 7 million in Community Development Block Grant funding and $650,999 in HOME funding. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New crosswalk should address safety concerns at 630 Salem Oct 30, 2009
Supported by Malden Mayor Richard C. Howard and co-sponsored by Councilor-at-large Craig Spadafora, the construction project will be administered by the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA), which is using federal Community Development Block Grant money to fund the project. Charles Contracting Co. of Watertown won the competitive $48,000 bid to do the project, which includes the installation of two flashing lights that will be activated as a person steps into the crosswalk and a 3-inch raised... (Malden Observer, MA)
Few answers arise in Florida agency's drywall analysis Oct 30, 2009
In the meantime, homeowners can ask their lenders to mitigate their loans, get counseling to avoid foreclosure, or look at applying for Community Development Block Grant funds, Friedman said. The CPSC is working with the Department of Homeland Security to see if the drywall can be banned. (The News-Press -- Business)
Don’t heed ‘Inane Caucus’ Oct 30, 2009
Holly has served on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Board for the last two years. In those years Logan received 1. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
GUTHRIE CENTER CITY COUNCIL Oct 30, 2009
Housing Laurie Gilbert, Region XII, updated the council on the Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing rehabilitation programs. She said Region XII is running into dead ends trying to reach owners of foreclosed properties. (The Guthrian, IA)
Dayton homeless group gets $50K from Ohio Oct 30, 2009
The latest round of funding came from the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program, Community Development Discretionary Program and the Homeless Discretionary Program administered by the Office of Housing and Community Partnerships. E-mail jcogliano@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
United Furniture to hire 10O new employees at Okolona plant Oct 27, 2009
1 million in Community Development Block Grant funding from the to provide infrastructure improvements for the facility. The Appalachian Regional Commission provided $290,000 toward improvements for the facility. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Hidden Valley playground awaits facelift Oct 27, 2009
"Hidden Valley Park is one of the parks that are on the calendar for some improvements this year and next fiscal year, and we're just prioritizing the needs at different parks and going through them as funding allows us." The playground replacement is being funded by Community Development Block Grant money, so it has no impact on the city's general fund, which pays for key services, such as police and fire, Yeager said. Also, some money has been set aside in next year's city budget to install a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Some Ike victims still living in FEMA trailers face eviction Oct 27, 2009
She would rather wait for assistance through the county s program to repair and rebuild damaged houses using $99 million from a federal community development block grant. But that program is months away from distributing money to homeowners, and the problems she and her husband have in proving they own the house will hinder them getting help. (KHOU.com, TX)
Recluse hall renovations may be scrapped Oct 23, 2009
The Trust received a $300,000 community development block grant from the Wyoming Business Council in 2007 and has been fund-raising for the project, but new problems and building estimates have been adding to the price tag. Recently discovered structural problems with the floor of the historic log building has added to concerns that the project maybe costing more than it is worth. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Officials approve agreement for water line extension work Oct 22, 2009
SOUTH DAYTONA -- Federal stimulus money received through a Volusia County Community Development Block Grant will allow potable drinking water service to be extended to more properties west of Nova Road. The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 to approve a CBDG sub-recipient agreement that will provide up to $185,000 for the project, which involves extending potable water service to commercial and residential properties along Cutters Way, Sheri Boulevard and Palm View Drive. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Records: Wednesday, Oct. 21 Oct 22, 2009
4 p.m. Stanley Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee, Fire Station. 5:30 p.m. Stanley Plan Commission, Fire Station. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Town files for zip line grant Oct 22, 2009
The funding itself is sought through the state s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and two public hearings were accordingly held -- one Oct. 6 and one Tuesday night -- at which the resolution notes no objection was put forth to seeking the grant. Assisting the town with the process is the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Planning, and on hand for Tuesday s hearing and board meeting were department director Warren Hart and community development... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Miller steers city along legal guidelines Oct 22, 2009
One contract was from the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program for sewer improvements to the city. Two others were for the TxCDBG s Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Program for a generator, and documents to close out on the grant that was needed to complete the project that brought Buc-ee s convenience store to Madisonville. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Civic Center bids higher than expected Oct 21, 2009
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers the grant, which is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The higher than expected construction bid leaves the $1. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
New Alexander water well is planned Oct 21, 2009
"We went in and worked with the city and we prepared an emergency application to the governor's set aside fund for the Community Development Block Grant program.Enno said emergency funds are for things that are unexpected and pose a health and safety hazard for residents. "The city justified it by saying it couldn't provide all of the city's residents with water," Enno said. "The biggest issue was it wouldn't have fire protection. The capacity just wouldn't be there. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
City Council approves land purchase Oct 19, 2009
Fenn said the north side of town is being redone thanks to a Community Development Block Grant, but other streets in the city are left in disrepair. Public Works Director Brad Hamilton said a preliminary study revealed that about 16 miles of city streets need repair, noting that the costs could be as much as 3 million. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
City ponies up to keep Lewis Rice downtown Oct 19, 2009
If those terms are met, the Community Development Block Grant loan is forgiven after five years. Lewis Rice s lease at 500 N. Broadway expires in the first quarter of 2010, and the firm has been scouting for space for more than two years. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
- Westmorland honors longtime youth mentor with new park 0 Oct 18, 2009
Since 2003, funds from the city of Westmorland, state Parks and Recreation, state Community Development Block Grant and city revolving loans supported construction of the facilities. Additions, like baseball diamonds, paved parking and wetlands are projected to reach completion in 2012. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Events on hold in a rain delay Oct 17, 2009
The park, which is getting a $290,000 facelift thanks to a Community Development Block Grant allocation, includes a new picnic shelter, a fixed-up playground, a brand-new basketball court and fresh landscaping. It will take another week's worth of work to put the final touches on sidewalks and the basketball court to complete the park, according to Kent Kilpatrick, internal services administrator for Athens-Clarke Leisure Services. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grants could give homes in the Wapello area a facelift Oct 17, 2009
An estimated 20-block area between the Louisa County Fairgrounds and Wapello High School offers the best combination of conditions for a Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation award, according to Dan Eberhardt, a housing specialist with the planning commission. The federal block grants are awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police liaison post still in limbo Oct 17, 2009
With the awarding of a contract, Cedar Corporation will continue to administer the city s Community Development Block Grant Program. The city, according to the mayor, has received a 647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the grant includes 84,500 to cover administrative costs. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ancram supervisor Oct 17, 2009
Bassin also chairs the community development block grant and farmland protection committees. Both candidates list the need to build a new highway garage as a top priority and say they would create a long-term plan for replacing obsolete highway equipment. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Assisted living center plans progress Oct 16, 2009
The policy is a requirement for all recipients of the federal Community Development Block Grant program. The city was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant for the proposed water treatment plant relocation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Jefferson County board gets budget proposal for 2010 Oct 15, 2009
Petre said expenditures in the Economic Development Consortium budget are increased by approximately 2 million to reflect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for business assistance loans related to 2008 flood damage. These additional expenditures are offset 100 percent with CDBG revenue. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Supervisors question Big Mac, shoe reimbursements Oct 15, 2009
Also, 26 property owners in Elliot Township are being bought out and several in Elliot Township and Oakville are awaiting the finalization of Community Development Block Grant programs. In other news. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
County applies for funding for Rockingham water system Oct 14, 2009
The village receives water from the Windber Area Authority through a temporary storage tank that has an expired permit. The water lines are long and they are deteriorating, said Steven R. Spochart, executive director of the Somerset County Redevelopment Authority. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bassin is proud of comp plan Oct 13, 2009
Bassin has also served as chair of Ancram s Community Development Block Grant project and Farmland Protection planning committee. He ran for town board in 2007, but lost by five votes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Stimulus money awarded for town's low-income residents Oct 9, 2009
The stimulus money comes in addition to the annual Community Development Block Grant the town receives, with this year's grant totaling $1. 1 million. (West Hartford News, CT)
City manager search process ready to begin Oct 7, 2009
- consider approving a substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant 2007-2008 plan. The city previously adopted a resolution to allocate $131,000 to support the Hanford Nazarene Housing Infill Project and $13,831 for administration cost. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
City rejects rezoning for proposed Social Security building Oct 7, 2009
- Passed a resolution to apply for a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant to redevelop the Boswell Street neighborhood. - Moved the start of the Oct. 20 session from 7 p.m. up to 6 p.m., due to a conflict with the mayor s schedule. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
FEMA cuts funds for dike repair Oct 5, 2009
Doyle said he was not certain whether the dike repairs would be eligible for community development block grant money the county and city received for Ike recovery. While the storm damaged the road and public access areas of the dike, its basic foundation is intact. (KHOU.com, TX)
Homeowners face losing Ike-damaged property if unable to repair Oct 5, 2009
The situation should improve when the first round of federal Community Development Block Grant money $1. 3 billion already approved by the state trickles down to Galveston County, Rodriguez said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Montrose rejects water project grant Oct 3, 2009
The Montrose City Council unanimously voted to reject a $300,000 community development block grant for water service and $39,000 in possible green federal stimulus money to install water meter pits ... In March 2007, Montrose was awarded the community development block grant, a federal initiative ... Changes would void the Rathbun contract, discard the archeology study, jeopardize the community development block grant and cause further delays, he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Grant to provide sewer for 31 homes Oct 3, 2009
Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 4:11 PM CDT The Rockport City Council awarded a professional service provider contract to LNV Engineers, Architects, and Contractors for its 2009-10 Texas Community Development Block Grant Community Development Fund Award during its regular meeting Sept. 22. The $300,000 grant will provide first-time sewer service to 31 homes in the area of Linden and Ann streets, as well as provide for a new lift station. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Council approves firefighters' contracts Oct 2, 2009
The council approved 4-0 two requests for change orders for the Community Development Block Grant sidewalk program. The change orders are the result of projects being completed for less than the amount of money granted to the city through the federal program. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Port Orange has big plans for adult center Oct 1, 2009
The project, funded primarily by a federal Community Development Block Grant, includes about $77,000 in stimulus money that's also administered through the same grant program. Susan Lovallo, city parks and recreation director, said the renovation involves gutting the interior of the facility and plenty of exterior work to bring it up to code. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Businesses get glimpse of landscape plan Oct 1, 2009
The city received $331,000, awarded by the Community Development Block Grant program. While the preliminary design doesn t address the areas between the bump-outs the landscaped areas along the streets or pedestrian safety or sidewalk and planter repair, the plan revision is a little more expansive. (Lake Wales News, FL)
No Resolution Yet to Sewer District Sale Oct 1, 2009
The county built the district with a combination of USDA and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and bonds approved by sewer district voters, but county officials don't want to operate the district. Talks have been under way for the better part of a year for the county to sell the district to Water District No. 3 and the city of Pacific, with half going to each political entity or either of the two buying the entire sewer district. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Eagle Lake City Council approves 2009-10 budget Sep 30, 2009
Council approved an agreement for the administrative management services with Grantworks of Austin for the 2009 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. This was a follow up action after council approved a resolution during the Sept. 8 regular meeting for the Community Development Building Grant program awarding Grantworks administrative services and O Malley Engineers of Brenham for professional engineering services. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
County seeks $500K for Ursina sewer project Sep 30, 2009
Somerset County commissioners authorized the county s redevelopment authority to submit a competitive Community Development Block Grant application for 500,000 on the borough s behalf. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? County seeks 500K for Ursina sewer project By JUDY D.J. ELLICHDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:05 PM EDT Ursina Borough... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Security monitor begins patrol in Milan Sep 30, 2009
With Sandoval's advice, trustees tabled the Community Development Block Grant until October. Maxine Hughes' request for village purchase of her real estate property generated numerous comments. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Downtown landscaping meeting set for Monday Sep 30, 2009
An award of $331,000 by the Community Development Block Grant Program will help the city create a fresh look to the streetscape, said Margaret Swanson, the city s director of planning and development. Revisions to the plans are under discussion by the parks board, charged with developing the final plan. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Daytona Beach gets $220,000 from HUD Sep 26, 2009
The Recovery Act made available a total of $1 billion through the Community Development Block Grant program. In July, HUD announced the first round of grants to about 700 communities that together got $360 million. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fitzgerald Building to house condominiums Sep 26, 2009
Plattsmouth gave a 350,000 Community Development Block Grant loan to Cass Partners LLC in 1991 to repair the structure and create low-income residential units. Cass Partners LLC repaid less than half of the loan and had not made any payments in the past five years. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Columbus Junction moves closer to a new water treatment plant Sep 25, 2009
The city also applied earlier this year for a 356,000 Community Development Block Grant to help fund the project and city officials reported that grant had already been approved. Wilson said securing the land was a major hurdle the city needed to clear before a final decision on its Economic Development Administration grant would be made. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The new face of Angels Camp Sep 23, 2009
Through a Community Development Block Grant, the city was able to hire Seattle-based design firm Pixel Soup to create the designs. The tagline, Redefining the Rush, will be present in advertising, and the unnamed mascot is a frog bearing outdoor sporting gear. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Seymour council approves grant application Sep 18, 2009
A resolution authorizing submission of a community development block grant planning grant application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs was approved 6-1. Lloyd Hudson, chairperson of the finance committee, explained that the resolution is standard procedure to update the park master plan every five years. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Bisbee council OKs Bakersville bid Sep 17, 2009
The city is able to pay for the Bakerville project through a community development block grant, said Russell McConnell, public works director. With KE&G s low bid, the city may be able to make more repairs in the enclave. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
• Jerome scuttles name change for senior center Sep 17, 2009
"At this point, it needs to be called the Jerome Senior Citizens Center per the language of the Idaho Community Development Block Grant," Marchant said Monday. Also at issue is whether the operator of the current senior center, Jerome Senior Citizens Inc., or the city will have the right to rent the center out for meetings and special events, and which entity would keep the proceeds. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
