CDBG First Public Hearing Notice
From
Yankeetown
When
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 from 4pm to 5pm
Details
CDBG First Public Hearing Notice
Town of Yankeetown, Florida
First Public Hearing Notice
The Town of Yankeetown is considering applying for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for FFY 2025. The Town is eligible to apply for up to $3 million in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, or housing rehabilitation categories and up to $1.5 million in the economic development category. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
1. Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or
3. Meet urgent community development needs.
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing water, sewer and stormwater systems, repair or rehab of substandard homes, flood mitigation infrastructure, road and drainage improvements, infrastructure to support businesses, and streetscape upgrades. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will provided at the public hearing.
In developing a CDBG application, the Town of Yankeetown must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the Town of Yankeetown is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the Town’s economic and community development needs will be held at Town Hall,6241 Harmony Lane, April 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. For more information concerning the public hearing, contact Jessie Sellers at (850) 371-1134 or by email at jessie@savin.it.com
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five days before the hearing by contacting Jessie Sellers at (850) 371-1134. If you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice)
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Jessie Sellers at (850) 371-1134 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
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