TXGLO has approved the HGAC Method of Distribution (MOD) for the CDBG-MIT Grant. In order to comply with the application requirements, the City of Sugar Land must hold a Public Hearing before the application deadline of January 9, 2023. The Public Hearing will take place on October 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM during the City Council regular meeting.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to notify the public of the City's allocation and eligible uses, past uses, and source of funding. This hearing is not intended to discuss the proposed project. Rather it is intended for the public to comment on potential uses of the funds for consideration.
The following Public Hearing Notice was published in a local newspaper at least 72-hours prior to the date of the hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – MITIGATION
(CDBG-MIT) PROGRAM
The City of Sugar Land, Texas, will hold a public hearing on October 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., located at 2700 Town Center Blvd., North Sugar Land, Texas 77479, regarding the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a Texas Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Regional Method of Distribution (MOD) program. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the following: 1) Citizen participation plan; 2) Development of local housing and community development or long-term recovery needs; 3) Amount of CDBG-MIT funding available; 4) Explanation of eligible CDBG-MIT activities; 5) The use of past disaster recovery or mitigation funds; 6) Amount of funds available to benefit low-to-moderate income persons; 7) If applicable, minimizing displacement of person by project activities; 8) Discussion of the application process; 9) Citizens views, proposals, questions, and comments. The City of Sugar land encourages citizens to participate in the development of this CDBG-MIT application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Jorge Alba, Senior Engineering Manager, 2700 Town Center Blvd., North, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should call 281.275.2304 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City of Sugar Land at least two (2) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
City staff is available to answer any questions.