CATF/Fair Housing/1st Public Hearing

Town of Pomona Park, Florida

First Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Pomona Park is considering applying to FloridaCommerce for an FFY 2023/2024 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Town is eligible to apply for a minimum of $600,000 in CDBG funding in the Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization, and Housing Rehabilitation categories, and a minimum of $1.5 million in CDBG funding in the Economic Development category. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:

1. Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;

2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or

3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.

The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making improvements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.

In developing a CDBG application, the Town of Pomona Park must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the Town of Pomona Park is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF) Meeting will be held on April 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM at 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, to discuss community needs and make project recommendations for Town Council consideration.

A Public Hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the Town’s economic and community development needs will be held at 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, immediately following the CATF Meeting. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com.

A Fair Housing Workshop for the public, property owners, housing professionals and local officials to receive information and training materials covering local, state, and federal Fair Housing laws will be conducted at 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, immediately following the Public Hearing.

The CATF Meeting, Public Hearing, and Fair Housing Workshop are being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five days before the hearing by contacting Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).

Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.