Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period
for City of Pearland’s
2023 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The City of Pearland has existing and prior year CDBG grant funds that are subject to reallocation, and is also receiving $466,162 for its Community Development Block Grant in Program Year (PY) 2023 (City of Pearland fiscal year 2024) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City will be opening an additional, 2nd 30-day Public Comment Period for its PY 2023 Annual Action Plan conducting a Public Hearing at the October 9, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.
This Public Comment Period will begin on September 21, 2023 and will end on October 20, 2023. The proposed CDBG PY 2023 (City of Pearland FY 2024) Annual Action Plan is available on the City’s website at pearlandtx.gov and/or may be requested by contacting the City at 281-652-1600. Those interested in requesting the documents in person may do so by physically requesting the PY 2023 Annual Action Plan at City Hall – 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland TX 77581.
About the CDBG Program
The national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate-income persons. Not less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low and moderate-income persons, and CDBG-funded “area-benefit” projects must be located in Pearland Census Block Groups comprised of more than 45% low-moderate income households. CDBG goals include improving the urban environment in low- and moderate-income areas; eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property, neighborhoods and public facilities in low and moderate-income areas; and ensuring decent, safe, sanitary housing for low and moderate-income residents.
Eligible activities include but are not limited to: public facility construction and improvements; handicapped accessibility; operational funding for non-profit agencies serving low-income persons; rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing; enforcement of City codes; clearance and demolition; and infrastructure improvement activities. The City has not developed a spending plan at this time.
Proposed Spending Plan
The public is encouraged to provide input and comments on behalf of its interests regarding Community Development Block Grant spending, which is being proposed to cover the following allowable and planned expenditures, per the 2022 – 2026 CDBG Consolidated 5-Year Plan:
$ 93,232 – Program Support
$ 69,924 – Social and Public Services
$ 70,000 – Housing Rehab/Repair Program Administration
$233,006 – Melvin Knapp Senior Center Outdoor Patio Enclosure/ Expansion
$466,162 Total Annual Allocation
Fair Housing Issues
The Public Hearing will also be a forum to discuss fair housing and related issues. Residents with suggestions and/or concerns will be provided opportunity to voice those issues during the public hearing.
Notes: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made to the City Secretary’s Office at (281) 652-1653 at least 48 hours prior to this meeting.
