Commission Meeting Agenda Item

Agenda Item

Second Public Hearing to discuss two service areas for which Lady Lake is applying for funding from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)for a FY 2021-22 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $750,000 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category.

Agenda Item ID

2022105

Department

Public Works

Staff recommends approving the request to apply for funding for two or more of the Service Area projects.

Summary

The town plans to apply to the Florida DEO for CDBG funding in which 70% of the funds must benefit low to moderate income people. The two service areas that would be funded are Morningside Avenue and Longview Avenue sidewalk improvements and improvements to sewer lift station 12. If sufficient funding remains, two unmet needs could be addressed. They are sidewalk improvements on Skyline Drive and sidewalk improvements on Ann Street. Cost breakdown is provided on the Hearing Notice sheet.

PAST ACTIONS

The First Public Hearing was held on June 20, 2022 for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. The Commission voted 5-0 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.

FISCAL IMPACT

Not applicable

Funding Account

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