NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Miami Domestic Water Users Association (MDWUA) in the community of Miami, Colfax County, New Mexico, wishes to inform all interested parties that public hearings will be held:
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 6:30 PM. Location: Miami Fire Station, 2175 HWY 21
Date: Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 PM. Location: Miami Fire Station, 2175 HWY 21
The Miami Domestic Water Users will conduct public hearings regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and request for funding to improve water quality. The public is invited to attend to learn about the CDBG Program and to provide input.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was established under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in order to assist communities in providing essential community facilities, providing decent housing for residents, promoting economic development and maintaining a suitable living environment. The State of New Mexico estimates the 2017 appropriation of $9,000,000 to be distributed statewide on a competitive basis.
State and national objectives of the 2017 CDBG Program require that assistance be made available for activities that principally benefits persons of low and moderate income.
Applications are limited to a maximum of $500,000, without certified cost estimates and $750,000 with certified cost estimates by a licensed professional. Planning applications are limited to $50,000.
Eligible activities and categories will be described. All interested parties are invited to attend, to submit project ideas, to provide supporting data and testimony, and other pertinent information.
With sufficient notice, a translator will be provided for non-English speaking residents.
Those unable to attend the public hearing may send written comments to:
CDBG Grant Program Requests
Miami Domestic Water Users Association
Attn: Mike Vigil
P.O. Box 292
Springer, NM 87747
