PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Lake, Mississippi, is considering applying to the Mississippi Development Authority for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $450,000 for sewer improvements.
The State of Mississippi has been allocated approximately $25 million that will be made available to cities, towns and counties on a competitive basis to undertake eligible community development activities. These funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of public facilities and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, program requirements and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held in the Board of Aldermen meeting room at Lake Town Hall, 100 Front Street, Lake, MS, on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 7 p.m. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application.
The location for this hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking persons, please contact Town Clerk Pam Luke at 601-775-3552 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request.
In an effort to further affirm fair housing, information will be provided on the Federal Fair Housing Law at this hearing. The Town does not discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin in the admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
All comments are welcome and must be submitted in writing. For those unable to attend this meeting, written comments will be considered until the close of business on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Written comments should be mailed to the Town to the attention of Mayor Donald Simpson, P. O. Box 39, Lake, MS 39092.
Publish: February 19, 2021
