Community Develop. Block Grant Advisory Committee

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee assists in the assessment of projects presented for annual funding consideration.  This is a seven-member committee that includes members of the community with a knowledge of and interest in redevelopment with low- and moderate-income areas, downtown capital improvements, housing, and homeless and disability needs.

Responsibilities

• Recommends polices, goals, and objectives of the CDBG program, after consultation with the Mayor, to be approved by the City Council;
• Evaluates performance of the funded activities and, at the discretion of the Committee, makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding future activities
• Recommends to the Mayor and City Council a budget for funding based upon City policies, goals, objectives, financial needs and commitments and community needs assessments;
• Conducts program reviews, solicit, and receive written comments from the public, and conducts public hearings; and;
• Attends all scheduled meetings (approximately 4-6 per year)