COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
INITIAL HEARING
The City of Newton, Mississippi, is considering applying to the Mississippi Development Authority for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant of up to $600,000 for sewer improvements.
The State of Mississippi has been allocated approximately $25 million that will be made available to cities, towns, and counties on a competitive basis to undertake eligible community development activities. These funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of public facilities and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, program requirements and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held in the Board Room of Newton City Hall, 9419 Eastside Drive Ext., Newton, MS, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application.
The location for this hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking persons, please contact City Clerk Charlene Evans at 601-683-6181 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to or treatment of employment in its programs or activities.
All comments are welcome and must be submitted in writing. For those unable to attend this meeting, written comments will be considered until the close of business on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Written comments should be mailed to the City of Newton to the c/o Honorable Antonio Hoye, Mayor, at P. O. Box 300, Newton, MS 39345.
Publish Dates: March 1, 2023
