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02. Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Grant ApplicationREPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: N The Honorable Mayor Boharski and City Council Susan Moyer, Planning, Economic and Community Development Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Public Hearing on CDBG Economic Development Grant Application as It Relates To Community Needs June 21, 1999 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss with the public the CDBG-ED Program and the variety of activities eligible for funding. Anyone from the community may state their opinion regarding the economic development,needs of the City of Kalispell and the type of projects, which should be considered or encouraged. This public hearing will enable the City of Kalispell to submit a ED Grant Application anytime within the next nine months if an opportunity occurs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff forward to the CDBG-ED Program Staff a transcript of the public hearing which will then qualify the City of Kalispell as a potential grant applicant. If within the next nine months an eligible applicant or project is identified, a second public hearing should be held to inform the public as to the type of project and its future impact on the community. FISCAL EFFECTS: At the present time there is no fiscal effect. If a project is identified within the next nine months, this public hearing will have enabled the City of Kalispell in applying for a grant of up to $400,000 to be used to assist future business development. ALTERNATIVES: Respectfully submitted, As suggested by Council. Susan Moyer, Planning, Economic and Community Development c J Chris A. Kukuls i, City Manager C:\myfiles\pecdd\CDBG-ED RR piled June 10, 1999 Post Office Box 1997 •Kalispell, Montana Syywl���/' Telephone (406) 758-7700 • FAX (406) 758-7758 NOTICE FOR FIRST PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ECONOMIC PURPOSES Notice is hereby given that the City of Kalispell, Montana, intends to hold a public hearing to gather citizen input to identify and prioritize community development needs for economic development, housing, community revitalization, and public facilities needs as how those needs affect low and moderate -income persons. The City is considering submitting an application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Economic Development purposes. The City will discuss the purposes of the CDBG-ED Program and the variety of activities eligible for funding. The public hearing will take place on June 21, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 312 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, during the course of the normally scheduled City Council meeting. During the public hearing everyone will be given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the need for an Economic Development Grant Application and the type of project which should be considered. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. If unable to attend, written or oral comments (758-7743) may be submitted to the attention of Susan Moyer at the Planning, Economic and Community Development Department, 248 Third Avenue East (P. O. Box 1997), Kalispell, MT 59903 prior to the day of the public hearing. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to attend this meeting. Please notify Theresa White, Clerk of Council at 758-7756 if anyone wishing to attends has a special need. ************** Please bill to: Planning, Economic and Community Development City of Kalispell P. O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Please publish in a block ad on June 13,1999 and June 20,1999. If you have any questions, please call Susan Moyer at 758-7743. C:\myfiles\PECDD\CDBGEDpublichearing 06/05/99 3:22 AM 21 st Century Economic Development Partnership June 18, 1999 Ms. Susan Moyer Planning Economic & Community Development Department 248 3td Ave East Kalispell, MT 59901 Dear Susan: ebei, r z Nnr Jobs Now, Inc. is in support of the Kalispell City Council forming a Community Development Block Grant Program. This program will enable the City of Kalispell to be competitive with other communities and states in the region when trying to bring new jobs to the area. The program does not obligate the city to apply for any loans, it is only a requirement of the Federal Government to qualify to submit applications for these CDBG loans. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. 257-7711 Sincerely, Alf T. arnette 215 East Idaho, Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406-257-7711 Fax: 406-257-7772 Email. jobs/now@ptinet.net