Commission Public Hearing Minutes

The Town of Lady Lake is considering making application to the Florida Department of Economic Development Opportunity (DEO) for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000). Information regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken throughout this grant will be provided as well as the opportunity for the public to express their views concerning the community’s economic and community needs.

David Fox from Fox Enterprises projected his powerpoint presentation explaining the CDBG process and the four categories: Housing Rehabilitation, Commercial Revitalization, Neighborhood Revitalization and Economic Development. He also showed the income limits required to qualify for projects and described how the point system works to determine an applications final score. There are a total of 1,000 points that can be earned.

The Public Hearing was opened for public input

There were no comments

The Public Hearing was closed

Public Works Director Eagle outlined the two projects he thought would be most beneficial to the Town.

1.      Continuation of sidewalk improvements to Morningside Avenue and Longview Avenue. The project would connect to existing sidewalks and continue their extension around the neighborhood. The sidewalk improvements would include drainage modifications and roadway repairs, including signage and striping

2.      Replacement of existing pumps and accessories that have exceeded their lifespan at lift station 12

Mr. Eagle also mentioned two sidewalk improvement projects that could be funded with any leftover dollars.

Commissioner Kussard made a motion for the town to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars to be utilized in the Neighborhood Revitalization category; Commissioner Hannan seconded. Motion carried 5-0.