NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CDBG First Public Hearing

    The City of Florida City is considering applying to the Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) for a FFY 2023 and 2024 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The City is eligible to apply in the Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization, and Housing Rehabilitation categories, and in the Economic Development category.

Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:

• Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;

• Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or

• Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.
  

CDBG funds may be used for activities such as constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.

In developing a CDBG application, the City of Florida City must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the City is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

Public Hearing Details:

• Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Location: Otis T. Wallace Municipal Complex – City Commission Chambers, 404 W. Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034
  

For information concerning the public hearing, contact City Clerk Jennifer Evelyn at (305) 247-8221 or cityclerk@floridacityfl.gov.

The Public Hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Jennifer Evelyn at (305) 247-8221. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City 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 Jennifer Evelyn at (305) 247-8221 at least five days prior to the hearing, and an interpreter will be provided.

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