ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro will hold a public hearing next week regarding plans for use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant.
The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the council chamber at Asheboro City Hall.
The city is considering revising its Asheboro COVID-19 community assistance program to reassign remaining funds to support construction of a public facility that will increase suitable outdoor space, according to the city’s information. The remaining funds total $243,503.
This would go toward construction of the David and Pauline Jarrell Center City Garden along Cox Street.
CDBG funds must be used in a manner that benefits low and moderate-income persons and meets other state and federal stipulations. The city plans to request an additional $788,402 in CDBG-CV funding necessary to complete the majority of the project.
Project advocates are encouraged to be prepared to share the following information: (1) expected benefits to low-moderate income individuals; (2) how the project aligns with the intent of the CDBG program; (3) anticipated probable project cost (4) source of all required funds for the project; (5) project location (if applicable); and (6) the amount of CDBG funds requested.
Written comments, which can be sent to Trevor Nuttall, Community Development director, PO Box 1106, Asheboro 27204 and received prior to the opening of the public hearing, will be considered. For questions, call (336) 626-1201 ext. 2323.
