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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1994 URBAN HENT^EPLN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVTLOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGILUM f Notice is hereby given that the city cf Orono in cooperation with Hennepin County, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Aa of 1974. as amended, is holding a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 1994, at 7;30 p.m. in the City Council Ch nbers, 2780 Kelley Parkway. The public hearing is on the bousing and community needs of the city and Urban Hennepin County, the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives, and the proposed use of the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program planning allocation of $23,000 by the city. In addition, during the July 1. 1994 to June 30. 1995 program year it is estimated that no additional program income from locally funded CDBG activities will be available to the city. The Statement of Objectives consists of the following seven program areas: (1) ADMINISTRATION, to maximize program benefit and effectively administer program funds; (2) HOUSING, to rehabilitate and assist in the development of housing which is affordable to low- and moderate-income households; (3)NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, to maintain and preserve viable neighborhoods through concentrated community development activities; (4) PUBLIC FACILITIES, to improve existing and assist in the development of new public facilities which benefit low- and moderate-income persons; (5) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, to provide financial assistance to businesses which will provide or retain employment to the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons; (6) Pl^BLIC SERVICES, to expand and improve the quantity and quality of public services available to low- and moderate-income persons; and (7) REMOVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS; to remove material and architectural barriers which restrict the nwbility and accessibility of elderly or disable persons. The city of Orono is proposing to undertake the following activities with 1994 Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds starting on or about July 1, 1994. Activity Budget Interfaith Outreach Community Partners Westonka Intervention We Can Park Planning Stubbs Bav Sewer Connection Grant $ 1,500 S 1,000 $ 1,000 S 2.700 $16,800 Subsequent increases or decreases in the community planning allocation or the budget of any funded activity by the greater of $10,000 or 50 percent of the allocated amount is a substantial change and pursuant to Urban Hennepin County policy will be subject to the amendment process. For additional information on the proposed activities, level of funding, objectives and performance, contract the city of Orono at 473-7357 or the Hennepin County Office of Planmng and Development at 541-7086. The public hearing is being held pursuant to MS 471.59.