For Immediate Release:   July 6, 2015     

For Further Information Contact:   Esther D. Vincent, 491-1440

 

Citizens Encouraged to Comment on 2015 Action Plan:

Plan Allocates Federal CDBG and HOME Grants

 

The City of Lake Charles invites members of the public to review its 2015 Action Plan, which identifies the specific activities to be undertaken with federal funds annually received through the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Grants programs.

 

The City anticipates receiving $635,510 in CDBG funds and $229,300 in HOME funds in the 2015 fiscal year. These funds are made available to the City on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

The plan available for review provides a framework for activities and expenditures for housing, homeless needs, and various community development issues such as public (human) services, public infrastructure and improvements, and economic development.

 

A copy of the plan is available at four locations: Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, Central Library, City Hall, 5th Floor and the City of Lake Charles Transit Center. The plan will be available for review and comment through August 4, 2015.

 

Written comments may be addressed to the Office of Community Development, P.O. Box 900, Lake Charles, LA 70602. For additional information, please call 491-1440.

 

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“The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities.  The City operates without regard to race, color, national origin, income, gender, age, and disability.  Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles.  The City's Title VI Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491-1440, the Mayor's Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head.