A public comment period is underway through Tuesday, June 11 for the City of Mesa's proposed Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan. The plan includes specific activities recommended for funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. It also includes the City's Human Services programs which receive money from the General Fund and contributions from the ABC: A Better Community program. The funds are used for housing and community development activities that benefit low and moderate-income residents and assist in the prevention or elimination of slum and blighting influences.
The City will receive the following allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 19/20:
CDBG $3,729,487 (public service and non-public service)
HOME $2,056,261 (includes $700,000 in prior year funds)
ESG $ 308,423
Human Services programming is expected to remain stable at $720,000. This is the same amount allocated in the previous fiscal year.
A printed copy of the plan, listing all projects proposed for funding, is available at the Housing and Community Development Division, 20 E. Main St., Suite 250, in Mesa. An electronic copy is available at https://www.mesaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=33830.
Written comments are welcome and should be submitted to CommunityRevitalization@mesaaz.gov. All written comments received by June 11 at 6 p.m. will be considered.
You can also provide feedback about the Annual Action Plan during two public hearings Thursday, May30 at10 a.m. at Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, 7550 E. Adobe and Monday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Mesa City Plaza, 20 E. Main St., Room 170.
The Annual Action Plan is scheduled to go to City Council June 17. Once approved, it will be submitted to HUD by June 30.
Housing and Community Development
Contact: Kevin Christopher
Tel. 480-644-4699
kevin.christopher@mesaaz.gov