COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Chunky, Mississippi, is considering applying to the Mississippi Development Authority for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $450,000 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 Community room at the Chunky Town Hall, 24 N. Commerce Street, Chunky, MS, on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 2:00 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 Town Clerk, Joyce Reynolds at 601-655-8376 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request.
In an effort to further affirm fair housing, information will be provided on the Federal Fair Housing Law at this hearing. The Town does not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin in the admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
Image result for hud logoAll 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 Friday, May 14, 2021. Written comments should be mailed to the Town to the attention of Mayor Sidney Steverson, P. O. Box 86, Chunky, MS 39323.
Publish Date: April 7
