Following a public comment period and subsequent City Council action on December 7, 2015, a recommendation regarding this amendment will be forwarded to HUD for their consideration and approval. All citizens are welcome to submit comments at any time during the public comment period or at the public hearing. In advance of the public hearing, alternative formats of this information and accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made upon request (10 hour notice is required). To make arrangements for services call 218.299.5434; for TDD/Relay service dial 711.
Public Comment Period: November 5, 2015 to December 4, 2015
Send written comments or phone:
City of Moorhead
Planning and Neighborhood Services
Attn. CD Program Administrator
PO Box 779, Moorhead MN 56561
218.299.5434
Public Hearing:
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 5:45 pm
First Floor City Council Chambers
500 Center Avenue, Moorhead MN 56560
Final Council Consideration: Monday, December 7, 2015
Electronic Comments: www.cityofmoorhead.com/cdbgcomments
Summary of Proposed Amendment:
New Activity –Blighted/Hazardous Property Clearance. May include any of the following clearance and remediation activities: acquisition, environmental remediation, clearance, demolition, and relocation benefits to qualified tenants or owners as required by the state or federal law. HUD National Objective: Slum & Blight Removal Spot Basis [24 CFR Part 570.208 (b)(2)]
Priorities – Hazardous structures and nonconforming use residential properties in deteriorated condition along the Main Avenue corridor and/or in residential neighborhoods under the City’s abatement authority when owner has not complied.
Financial – It is estimated that approximately $137,000 CDBG resources will be available for this activity. Any additional program income received in 2015 will be used for this activity.
Actual amount available to date: $90,717
Estimated additional amount by year end: $46,283
Total estimated amount available to be programmed: $137,000
Any 2015 unallocated resources not obligated to Blighted Property Clearance on or before April 30, 2016 will be reallocated to the Single Family Home Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Comments and suggestions from the public are encouraged during the public comment period and/or at the public hearing (schedule above). In advance of the public hearing, alternative formats of this information or accommodation for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made upon request (10 hours notice is required). To make arrangements for services, call 218.299.5434; for TDD/Relay service dial 711.
