The City of Joplin is developing the five year Consolidated Plan (FY 2015-2019) and one year Action Plan (FY 2015) for submission to the U. S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program sets forth three (3) basic goals to developing viable urban communities: 1) providing decent housing, 2) providing a suitable living environment and 3) expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons.
The estimated amount of CDBG funds to be received for fiscal year 2015 is $504,288.00. The estimated amount of HOME fund to be received for fiscal year 2015 is $354,406.00. All dollar amounts are contingent upon confirmation from HUD. The City of Joplin is an entitlement city for the CDBG program and a participating jurisdiction in the HOME program. CDBG and HOME funding must primarily be used for activities that benefit low and moderate income persons.
A public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, 5:30 p.m., in the Basement Conference Room located in City Hall at 602 South Main Street. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss and provide an opportunity to comment on proposed activities, program performance and obtain views of citizens on housing, non-housing and community development needs for the development of the five year Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan. The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding previously funded CDBG activities.
For additional information, please contact Tyler Overstreet at (417) 624-0802 Ext. 539. If you are in need of disability related auxiliary aids or services, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (417)624-0820 Ext. 220. Forty-eight (48) hours notice is necessary to make arrangements for the aids or services.
