PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Buffalo will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at Buffalo Municipal …

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Buffalo will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at Buffalo Municipal Building located at 119 S Maple Street to discuss the city's submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city is interested in obtaining all citizen's input on community development needs within the city. As part of the hearing process, citizens will be asked to verbally assist in the completion of a Needs Assessment document. The document will detail what the residents feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the community. In addition to the Needs Assessment, citizens will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of the proposed project on the environment and the environment's possible impact on the project. The city needs as much local participation as possible in order to reflect the true desires of the community as a whole, as well as the comments relating to the proposed project application. The State has established a maximum application request for each funding category.
Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law. At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. No displacement of persons will be proposed. The city is proposing to make improvements to the Old City Park by adding a pavilion, playground equipment, bathrooms, sunshade at the pool, and horseshoe pits. The area to be addressed is bounded by 502 E Park Drive. The total project cost is estimated at $637,150. The city proposes to contribute $5,000 in cash, $2,000 in-kind labor by city crews, with grant funds of $630,150 needed to make up the balance. The project, if funded, will benefit 57% low- and moderate-income persons. All citizens, including those in the targeted area, are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities.
For more information on the proposed project contact Martha Swearingin at 417-345-2701 or by email at mswearingin@buffalomissouri.us. If you need special accommodations for the public hearing including LEP assistance, please contact Martha Swearingin by August 19, 2024 at 4:00p.m. The meeting will be held at an accessible location and the city will make every effort possible to provide reasonable accommodations.