Public hearing on community development grant plans set for Monday in DeKalb

DeKALB – Residents are invited to give their opinion on the city’s community development block grant program during Monday’s regular City Council meeting.

The public hearing, set for
6 p.m. in the council chambers at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., will focus on the city's Community Development Block Grant Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020 through 2024) and the Annual Action Plan 2020 for the grant.

The city's community development block program
is federally funded and
provides resources and money for city residents who
go toward housing and community development initiatives, according to the city website.

The five-year plan helps the city set priorities and meet goals, and the annual action plan complements that schedule, which must also be approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development.

To review the plans before the public hearing, prospective visitors can obtain a paper copy at city hall until
5 p.m. Monday, or at the DeKalb Pubic Library, 309 Oak St. They also can view a digital version of the plans on the city's website.

For those unable to comment in person during Monday’s public hearing, the city invites them to submit written responses to Joanne Rouse at the City of DeKalb Community Development Department via regular mail or email joanne.rouse@cityofdekalb.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday.

For information, call the community development department at 815-748-2366.