The City of Moorhead is considering an amendment to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a grant awarded to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Following a public comment period and subsequent City Council action on July 14, 2014, a recommendation regarding this amendment will be forwarded to HUD for their consideration and approval. All citizens are welcome to submit comments at any time during the public comment period or at the public hearing. In advance of the public hearing, alternative formats of this information and accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made upon request (10 hour notice is required). To make arrangements for services call 218-299-5434; for TDD/Relay service dial 711.
Summary of Proposed Amendment -Activity Changes: Transfer Bennett Park Recreation Program to Romkey Park: $13,000
Recommend Bennett Park (302 17th St S) programming be discontinued due to low participation. Programming is proposed to be transferred to nearby Romkey Park (900 19th St S) where increased participation is expected.
Public Comment Period: June 12 through July 11, 2014
Send Written Comments or Phone: Moorhead Planning and Neighborhood Services, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561 Phone: (218) 299-5434
Electronic Comments: www.cityofmoorhead.com/cdbgcomments
