08/16/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Cardwell will hold a public hearing on August 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
located at 119 E Loeb Street, Cardwell, MO 63829 to discuss the city's submission of an
application for the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city is interested in obtaining all citizens' input on community development needs within the city. As part of the hearing process, citizens will be asked to verbally assist in the completion of a Needs Assessment document. The document will detail what the
residents feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the community. In addition to the
Needs Assessment, citizens will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of the
proposed project on the environment and the environment’s possible impact on the project. The city needs as much local participation as possible in order to reflect the true desires of the community as a whole, as well as the comments relating to the proposed project application. The State has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law. At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. No displacement of persons will be proposed.
The city is proposing to replace and repair streets throughout Cardwell, the proposed
project will take place on the following streets: Phillips Dr, Newsom St., Knoble St.,
Mulberry St., Brewer St., Miner St., Seaborne St., Bishop St., Decatur St., Poole St., Long
St., Loeb St., Elm St., Oak St., hicks St., Cunningham St., Bertig St., Eldridge St., and Circle Dr. The total project cost is estimated at $617,150. The city proposes to contribute $0 in cash, $15,000 in -kind labor by city crews, with grant funds of $500,000 needed to make
up the balance. The project, if funded, will benefit 57% low- and moderate-income persons. All citizens, including those in the targeted area, are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities.
For more information on the proposed project contact TiƯany Belcher at 573-614-5178 or by email at [email protected]. If you need special accommodations for the public hearing including LEP assistance, please contact Flora Smith by August 19, 2024 at 12:00p.m. The meeting will be held at an accessible location and the city will make every effort possible to provide reasonable accommodations
