City of Port St. Lucie, FL

07/06/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/06/2022 07:30

Help Port St. Lucie become a CDBG success story!

What: The City of Port St. Lucie is looking for residents' input on allocating federal Community Development Block Grant Community Meeting (CDBG) funds to help low- to- moderate-income City residents and areas. Residents are invited to help review and prioritize a list of projects to be funded for the upcoming 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan. CDBG program funds can be used to build community facilities, roads and parks; repair or rehabilitate housing; provide new or increased public services to residents; or to fund initiatives that generate or retain new jobs.

When: Join us Monday, July 18, 2022, at 6 p.m. to learn about the proposed projects for grant funding that are being considered.

Where: There are three ways to join the conversation:

  1. In-person at City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., in the City Council Chambers.
  2. Call in toll-free at 888-788-0099. Insert the meeting ID number of 896 8522 3091.
  3. Virtually on Zoom. No registration is required. Click here to learn more.

If you require accommodations to attend, including assistance with a computer or internet access, you are encouraged to contact the Communications Department at 772-871-5219.

Why: A citizen participation process helps determine community development needs. As part of this process, the City solicits public input in the preparation of the annual Action Plan, which describes specific activities the city will undertake to address community needs and meet the goals established in the City's Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) report provide annual information on the City's accomplishments and progress toward meeting the community's needs and HUD regulatory requirements.

About CDBG: The CDBG Program is a formula-based, entitlement grant provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities and provide services to principally low-income citizens and their neighborhoods.

To learn more about Port St. Lucie's Community Development Block Grant funding visit www.CityofPSL.com/cdbg.

Copies of all final documents will be kept on file at Port St. Lucie City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., and will be made available for public inspection and review during regular business hours. The City will provide copies to citizens and groups, upon request, including large print copies for the visually impaired.