Town of Jay
TOWN OF JAY
CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE MEETING NOTICE
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Town of Jay is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for a
Fiscal Year 2017 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Town is eligible to apply for up
to $600,000.00 in the Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization and Housing Rehabilitation
categories and up to $1.5 million in the economic development category. Construction activities funded through
the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
1. To provide benefit to low and moderate income persons;
2. Prevent or eliminate or elimination or slums or blight conditions;
3. To meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing storm water 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 Jay must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of
the activities. In addition, the Town of Jay is required to develop il plan to assist displaced persons.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the Town's economic and community development needs
will be held at the Jay Council Meeting Room, 3695 Hwy 4, Jay on July 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm. For information
concerning the public hearing, contact Donna Bullock, town clerk, at (850) 675-4556 or by e-mail at
townclrk@bellsouth. net. The public hearing is 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 Donna Bullock at
(850) 675-4556. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Services,
1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Donna Bullock at (850) 675-
4556 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
