The State of Missouri will conduct a series of public hearings regarding funding awarded to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A news release says public comment will help shape the state’s FY2020 Draft Action Plan and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Draft Action Plan.
The CDBG-MIT plan that is in development will guide how the state spends $41 million specifically designated for mitigation. These funds will be used to implement projects at the local level that strengthen infrastructure and reduce future losses in areas that have experienced repetitive flooding as a result of the 2017 storms.
Public hearings will take place across the state and online. Five of the hearings will pertain to the state’s FY2020 Action Plan, while an additional five hearings will specifically collect feedback on the state’s Disaster Mitigation Action Plan.
A short presentation will be provided at each hearing to explain the programs and how funding may be used. Attendees will also have an opportunity to provide public comments and ask questions of state officials.
If you have any questions about this process or would like to submit written comments, you may do so on the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s website.
Public hearing dates and locations are as follows:
FY2020 Draft Action Plan
The FY2020 Action Plan covers the following HUD programs administered by the State: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Emergency Solutions Grant Program, Housing Trust Fund, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and the Continuum of Care.
The 30-day public comment period on the FY2020 Draft Action Plan begins January 15, 2020, and ends at noon CST on February 14, 2020.
Hearing Schedule
January 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Jefferson City
Harry S Truman State Office Building
Room 493/494
301 W High Street
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January 22, 9-11:00 p.m. – St. Joseph
224 N. 7th Street
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January 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Poplar Bluff
1111 W. Pine St.
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January 30, 9:30-11:30 p.m. – Springfield
The Library Station
2535 N. Kansas Expy
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February 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Virtual Webex meeting
Join by phone
Call-in number 1- (650) 479-3207
Meeting number (access code): 804 291 961
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CDBG Mitigation
CDBG-Mitigation funds will be used to implement projects at the local level that strengthen infrastructure and reduce future losses in areas that have experienced repetitive flooding as a result of the 2017 storms.
Hearing Schedule
January 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Van Buren
Van Buren City Hall
1401 Main Street
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January 28, 6-8 p.m. – Doniphan
Doniphan Community Center
105 Washington
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January 29, 6-8 p.m. – West Plains
West Plains Civic Center
110 St. Louis Street
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January 30, 6-8 p.m. – Branson
Branson City Hall Council Chambers
110 W. Maddux Street # 210
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January 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Neosho
Neosho Civic Center
109 W Main Street
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For more information on CDBG or CDBG-MIT activities, visit the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s website.