Notices: Economic Development & Affordable Housing

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Annual Action Plan Technical Review Committee

The city of Clearwater is currently preparing its Annual Action Plan, which involves selecting funding applications for public service programs and public facility projects. A technical review committee (TRC) will meet to evaluate and score these applications. The City will hold two virtual, public TRC meetings to gather input and help prioritize applications that may qualify for federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This federal program aims to benefit low- to moderate-income residents.

Meeting #1:   March 19, 2025, at 9 a.m.
                       Join the Meeting Virtually 

Meeting #2:   April 16, 2025, at 9 a.m.
                       Join the Meeting Virtually

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact:

Dylan Mayeux, Real Estate Coordinator II, City of Clearwater, Economic Development and Housing Department, 509 S. East Ave., Suite 227, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 444-7168, or by email at: Dylan.Mayeux@MyClearwater.com

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERKS OFFICE. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CLEARWATER

2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Substantial Amendment Comment Period and Public Hearings

In accordance with the City of Clearwater’s Citizen Participation Plan and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), two public hearings are being held to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a substantial amendment to the 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan(PDF, 1MB) and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.(PDF, 377KB) The proposed substantial amendment is outlined below:

Proposed Substantial Amendment

The City of Clearwater is proposing to amend the 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to reallocate HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding. The reallocation will move funds from Supportive Services and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to Affordable Rental Housing.

The reallocation is intended to increase housing stability by expanding the affordable rental housing stock within the city for individuals and/or families in the specified “qualifying populations” described in HOME-ARP. The total amount of available HOME-ARP funds is $1,637,567. The proposed amendment will reprogram this funding from and to the following projects:

All other planned projects, proposed activities, and funding amounts not listed above will be unaffected by the proposed amendment.

The City of Clearwater is holding two public hearings for citizens, representatives of the public, private agencies and organizations, and other interested parties to review, provide comments, and make recommendations on the proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

City Hall Council Chambers

100 North Osceola Ave., 1^st Floor

Clearwater, Florida 33755

May 13, 2025

City of Clearwater City Council

City Hall Council Chambers

100 North Osceola Ave., 1^st Floor

Clearwater, Florida 33755

June 5, 2025

The required 30-day public comment period is advertised on March 19, 2025, and held beginning March 19, 2025, and ending April 18, 2025. A copy of the Substantial Amendment, including changes to the 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, will be made available starting March 19, 2025, for viewing by the public at the Economic Development and Housing Department located at 509 S. East Ave., Suite 227, Clearwater, FL 33756 and on the City’s website at www.myclearwater.com/housing (Economic Development and Housing Department). Public comments are welcomed. All interested parties shall send any comments to Dylan Mayeux, Housing Interim Manager, City of Clearwater’s Economic Development and Housing Department, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758, 727.444.7168 or via email at Dylan.Mayeux@myclearwater.com. Requests for special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice.