NOTICE OF FIRST PUBLIC HEARING And INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Seminole County, Florida Community Development Division
Seminole County receives annual Federal grants through three programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These programs include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs with an estimated funding available from HUD for the 2024-2025 Program Year, beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025.
CDBG $ 2,200,355.00
HOME $ 840,010.00
ESG $ 191,277.00
Total: $ 3,231,642.00
These programs will fund activities that address the housing and community development needs and priorities identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, benefitting lower income persons and neighborhoods throughout Seminole County. The County has also prepared the FY2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan, which outlines programs and projects to be funded and implemented during the 2024-2025 program year to meet the goals identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
On July 23, 2024, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will be considering the FY2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan and the substantial amendments to the above charted One-Year Action Plans for approval. Prior to submitting the plans to the BCC for approval, the Community Development Division is soliciting public comments and input on the FY2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan and the above charted substantial amendments. The public comment period will be open from May 23 through June 23, 2024. Comments will be received at the Seminole County Community Services Department until 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2024. During this period, the One-Year Action Plan will be available for public review in draft form online at www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/community-services, or in person at the Community Services Department, 520 W. Lake Mary Boulevard, Suite 100, Sanford, Florida 32773.
Community Development Division staff will host a Public Hearing of the FY2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan and field public comments on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Community Services Department’s 3rd Floor conference room. Comments should be submitted to Elvis Santana via email ssantana@seminolecountyfl.gov or via telephone at (407) 665-2307. Comments may also be mailed to 520 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100, Sanford, FL 32773. Where applicable, the County will respond in writing, to all public comments received.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE SHOULD CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ADA COORDINATOR 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AT (407) 665-7941. FOR HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS, THE FLORIDA RELAY NUMBER IS 1-800-955-8771.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE, AT 407-665-7224. PERSONS ARE ADVISED, IF THEY DECIDE TO APPEAL DECISIONS MADE AT THESE MEETINGS/HEARINGS, THEY WILL NEEDA RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEY MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE