Legal Notice: CDBG Year 49 Amended Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF MEDFORD

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

PROGRAM YEAR 49 AMENDED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The City of Medford's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 49 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) draft Amended Annual Action Plan will be available beginning November 9, 2023. This plan amends the Annual Action Plan approved by the City Council on May 9, 2023 to clarify the planned CDBG activities to be funded this year.  The Office of Planning, Development & Sustainability invites public review and comment prior to the submission of the Amended Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In order to receive CDBG funds, the Amended Annual Action Plan must be consistent with the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, which is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

The draft Amended Annual Action Plan was created based upon the goals and objectives outlined in the City's 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The City expects to receive approximately $1,423,649 in new grant funds from HUD for CDBG Program Year 49. Based on the requests for funds, monies will be allocated for Affordable Housing; Economic Development; Parks, Public Facilities & Infrastructure; Public Services; and Planning and Administration for these activities as allowed by HUD.

The draft Amended Annual Action Plan will be available for review from November 9 through December 11, 2023. Copies of the plan can be obtained in Medford City Hall, Room 308, 85 George P. Hassett Dr.; or by contacting the office at 781-393-2480 or ocd@medford-ma.gov; and on the City's website: https://www.medfordma.org/departments/planning-development-sustainability  All interested parties are encouraged to review and comment on the draft Amended Annual Action Plan. Comments must be sent in writing on or before December 11, 2023 to the Office of Planning, Development & Sustainability, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Room 308, Medford, MA 02155, or to lsiegel@medford-ma.gov.