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This week on the News Reel, we speak with Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Moab Times-Independent, about the federal government's plan to close the National Park Service's Southeast Utah headquarters building and two USGS offices in Moab. We also discuss the Arroyo Crossing housing development, which just received funding for the next phase of construction. Show Notes - • Grand County urges Utah delegation to evaluate pending federal office closures in Moab https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-urges-utah-delegation-to-evaluate-pending-federal-office-closures-in-moab/ • CDBG funds pave way for phase 2 at Arroyo Crossing https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/cdbg-funds-pave-way-for-phase-2-at-arroyo-crossing/

Clark County is seeking public comment on key draft plans that shape local investments in housing, shelter, and economic development through 2029. Learn how these proposals could impact affordable housing, business support, and rental assistance programs. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-public-comment-on-plans-tied-to-cdbg-and-home-funding/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #housingfunding #CDBG #HOMEgrants #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Dave Carpenter, Community Development Coordinator, and Ryan Pope, Housing Navigator, about Dover's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the upcoming five-year consolidated plan. Carpenter explains that Dover has been an entitlement community since the 1970s, receiving direct federal funding to address community needs, particularly in housing and economic development. Pope discusses their current community engagement efforts, including surveys and public listening sessions, to gather input for the new consolidated plan. They highlight emerging themes such as housing affordability, housing quality, and economic development. Carpenter notes the challenges of working with limited funding and the importance of prioritizing needs effectively. The plan will go through public hearings before the Planning Board and City Council in early 2025, with final approval expected by spring. In the second segment, Parker speaks with Brian Early of Media Services and Erin Bassegio of the Planning Department about recent city developments. Early reports on the School Board's budget preparation, the Joint Building Committee's work on the Dover High School Athletic Complex, and City Council actions on the waterfront pavilion project. Bassegio details the Planning Board's December meeting, which included approvals for the Library renovation project, various residential developments, and discussion of a Court Street project. She also mentions updates from the Arts Commission and Conservation Commission, including new staff members joining the planning department.

In the second part of Katie's conversation with Tess Hembree, Executive Director of COSCDA, they delve deeper into the technical assistance her organization provides to state agencies navigating the complexities of federal funding. They explore the challenges faced by state and local governments in administering programs like CDBG and CDBG-DR. Tess highlights the importance of training and capacity building, particularly for new staff. They also discuss the development of resources and tools to assist communities in effectively utilizing these funds. Join Katie and Tess as they explore the critical role of COSCDA in supporting state and local governments in their efforts to address community development and disaster recovery needs.

This interview with El Paso County employees Luke Houser and Ross Williams was recorded on November 12, 2024. In this episode, we discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and how it benefits residents of El Paso County. If you are interested in learning more about the CDBG program, you can visit the County website at https://admin.elpasoco.com/economic-development/community-initiatives/cdbg/. You can also contact Luke directly by emailing lukehouser@elpasoco.com or calling 719.520.6249. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Clark County has opened applications for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds starting today. Approximately three million dollars will be available for community development and housing activities. A pre-application workshop will help applicants navigate the process, ensuring that projects benefit low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Learn more about this funding opportunity and its impact on local communities at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/applications-for-2025-clark-county-cdbg-home-funds-available-starting-oct-1 #ClarkCounty #CDBG #HOMEfunds #communitydevelopment #localnews

September 16, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall2. Invocation3. Pledge of AllegianceRaylan Maness, Age 8, Rockingham County 4-H member4. Proclamation: Kinley Johnson, 4-H MemberAdoption of Proclamation to declare Rockingham County 4-H week, October 6-12, 2024 in Rockingham County•• Recognize Ryleigh Johnson for attendance of the YouthVoice 2024 at the NCACC Youth Summit.5. Recognition: Lance Metzler, County ManagerConsideration of approval of a Resolution honoring Pat Galloway, Finance Office Director, for 13 years of service to Rockingham County.6. Approval of September 16, 2024 Agenda7. Consent AgendaA. Lance Metzler, County Manager1. Consideration of approval of "A Whistleblower Policy for Rockingham County"2. Consideration of revision of Personnel Policy 6: Leave of Absence, Section 11: Breavernent Leave. Added section in red.B. Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorConsideration of Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for August including refunds for August 21, 2024 thru September 3, 2024.C. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the BoardRequest for approval of Regular Meeting minutes for August 19, 2024.D. Trey Wright, Public Health Director1. Request to add the following vaccines to the Master Fee Schedule:90656 Flu Vaccine (6 month & older) $30.0090673 Flu Vaccine (18 years & older) $85.00A4561 Pressary, rubber, any type $150.00A4562 Pressary, non-rubber, any type $150.0067160 Pressary, non-rubber, any type $150.00Request to increase the fee for the following Vaccine: 90662 Flu Vaccine (65+ only) High Dose to $85.00 from $80.002. Reappointment to the Board of Health and Human Services for Ann Brady for a second term.E. Rhonda Hooker, Director, Rockingham County LibraryConsideration of appointment of Robin Zimberlin to fill the position left vacant by Kim Pryor on the Library Board of Trustees. The term will end June 30, 2025 which is the completion of Ms. Pryor's term.F. Lisa Ellington, Interim Public Health Administrator, Rockingham County Recovers FaciliatorRequest amendment to the last Local Spending Authorization that came before the Board for approval on 8/5/2024. There was a date change that was not reflected on the previous document. This document will be posted on the NC-CORE website and it is necessary to approve the updated document that reflects the most accurate data.G. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director1. Request budget amendment using the E911 Fund Balance to purchase chairs at the 911 PSAP Center.2. Request the Capital Project Ordinance Number 1 and Budget Amendment for the construction cost of Landfill Expansion Phase 5 project. Funds are available in the Landfill Capital Reserve Fund.8. Old BusinessClyde Albright, County AttorneyClarification of the record of service terms of the Rockingham County Planning Board members.9. Public Comment10. Public Hearings:A. Bill Lester, LKC Engineering, PLLCA) Discuss the proposed program amendment for the Rockingham County Community Development Block Grant, CDBG project number 20-V3518, and gather citizen views and comments prior to the submission of the Program Amendment. Rockingham County originally requested Coronavirus funding for the Public Service to benefit low - and moderate - income families by providing subsistence payments for utility rent/mortgage to prevent service disconnection and homelessness. The County partnered with the United Way of Rockingham County and provided assistance to eligible applicants. The County is now requesting an amendment to allow for the remaining grant funds to be used to provide sidewalk and pedestrian improvements. Attached is the Project Budget Revision Form which outlines the revised budget. If approved, the amendment for the CDBG CV project (20-V-3518): Coronavirus Program will provide for pedestrian improvements which will connect the Town of Mayodan downtown area to the Recreational Center. The proposed improvements will include new sidewalks and/or an upgrade to existing sidewalks along US 220 Business and Main Street. The CDBG grant program requires the project serve at least 51 % low/moderate income (LMT) persons. There are a few LMllocations to the Rockingham County area. The amended project will benefit 52.40% low/moderate income persons based on the 2016-2020 American Community Survey for the Town of Mayodan effective August 1, 2024. Therefore, this project does meet the LMI requirement of the CDBG program.B. Hiram Marziano, Community Development DirectorB) 1. Case 2024-18 - Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) - A request to rezone a (+1-) 0.62 acre parcel of land from Neighborhood Commercial - Conditional District (NC-CD) to Residential Agricultural (RA) - Standard Rezoning - Applicant: Donna Hopkins - Tax PIN: 8906-03-23-8739) - 163 Harrison Crossroad Loop - Ruffin Township.2. Case 2024-17 Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) - A request to rezone a (+1-) 2.5 acre parcel of land from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Residentail Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial - Conditional District (NC-CD) Conditional Rezoning - Applicant: Teramore Development LLC - Tax PIN: 7945-02-87-9011 (a portion thereof) -1658 NC Hwy 704 -Wentworth Township.11. PresentationCara Dohner, MPP, Regional Director of Community Relations, Vaya Health Presentation of Vaya Health Updates12. New Business13. Commissioner Comments14. Adjourn###

August 19, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Christina B. Taylor, Woodmont United Methodist Church, Reidsville3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 19, 2024 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Captain Jennifer Brown1. Deputy Gary Bledsoe is retiring effective August 1, 2024 from the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office with 13 years/3 months of service. He is requesting to purchase his duty weapon for $100.00 per County Policy and NCGS 17F-20.2. Detective Dan Hardy is retiring effective August 1, 2024 from the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office with 29 years' service. He is requesting to purchase his duty weapon for $1.00 per County Policy and NCGS 17F-20.3. Lt. Jon Peters is retiring effective September 1, 2024 from the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office with 28 years/6 months of service. He is requesting to purchase his duty weapon for $1.00 per County Policy and NCGS 17F-20.4. Increase Sheriffs Office budget $29,500.00 for NCDPS 2023 Byrne-JAG LEO Block Grant Award Federal Grant Number: 15PBJA-23-GG-03000-JAGX (Agreement Number #2000071115) to purchase body armor, Handheld 800mHz radios and accessories and communication system microphones for Deputies.5. Request to accept $740,396.84 for NCDPS grant (19-RFA-RQ96528-WAX Medication-Assisted Treatment in Jails) awarded to the Jail to establish a MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Program. This grant was approved due to the Jail meeting priority criteria established by the NC General Assembly in accordance with S.L. 2021-80. The grant will al10w for the purchase of FDA approved medication for inmate treatments of alcohol and/or opioid use disorder ($686,316.80) and the hiring of a Medical Technician for one year ($54,080.04 annual salary) to take care of inmates' routine medical checks while the nurse on staff dispenses medications to inmates participating in the MAT program.This request is to accept the award and to allow approval of the Med Tech position and the purchase of medications for the grant period.6. Request to use Jail Canteen funds to purchase a commercial Till Skillet for the Jail Kitchen to replace the one currently there that is unable to be repaired. This equipment is used daily by kitchen staff when preparing meals for the inmates. It is versatile in that it is used to prepare a variety of meals in large batches by steaming, simmering, boiling, frying, grilling or sautéing. It can be used to warm meals and reduce cooking time for food prep tasks. It offers even cooking, temperature control and nutrient retention. The cost is $29,630.00 before tax. B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial ServicesAmend South Rockingham Corporate Park Water & Wastewater Project fund $99,189 due to additional CDBG grant funds received with the final close out of the project in July 2024. Project was amended and closed in May 2024. This action will re-open the project fund to accept the funds, allow the appropriate transfers out to the General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund and re-close the fund in FY 2025. $49,155 will be transferred to the General Fund which will complete the reimbursement of funds originally provided. The remaining $50,034 will be transferred to the Water & Sewer Fund for future water or sewer needs.C) Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director1. Increase Fire District budget for $43,004 in revenues collected over budget in FY 2024 that will be remitted to the respective Fire Departments:Draper $10,708Leaksville $32,296Increase Fire District budget for $2,037 to remit Pelham's Fire District fund balance since Ruffin assumed the coverage area as of July 1,2024.2. Amend the FY 24-25 budget $30,768 for the new software subscription CUSl/UMS that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.3. Increase the FY 2025 Cooperative Extension budget $2,578 for program revenues earned and not budgeted in FY 2024. The various program revenues are to be used in the same program as earned.4. Amend the American Rescue Plan Grant Project Ordinance to appropriate $80,473 of unobligated ARPA funds to the ARPA Water/Wastewater Expense Category. These funds will be transferred to the Hwy 220 Wastewater and Water Capital Project. Amend the Hwy 220 Wastewater and Water Capital Project to accept the transfer of funds from the ARPA special revenue fund. Appropriate $384,116 of American Rescue Plan Grant interest earnings and reallocate previously allocated interest eamingsearnings of $79,295 for a total of $463,410 to be transferred to the General Fund.5. Appropriate $50,000 for the addendum for year 2 and 3 for ARPA TSF funds received by NCDHHS for the Public Health Department.6. Appropriate $869 for additional dollars granted to the WIC program in public health. The original budget was $432,862 but the addendum for Rockingham County now shows a total budget of$433,731.7. Increase Stoneville Library & Vera Holland Trust Fund project budgets associated with replacing the roofs and siding on each of the buildings. The Library Board of Trustees approved both projects on the 7/25/2024 meeting.Stoneville Library - Vera Holland Fund $34,394Vera Holland Center- Vera Holland Fund $18,2438. Amend FY 2025 budget $332,252 to account for the various school projects completed. The funds will be available in the school capital reserve fund to be used for future pay-go projects for Rockingham County Schools.9. Increase Library budget $5,000 for grant award from the Reidsville Area Foundation. Funds will be used for book purchases.10. Amend the FY 2024-2025 budget $104,685 for the new software subscription TitanHQ that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.D) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Request the appointment of Karen Smith as Deputy Tax Collector 2 Request the approval of Tax Collection and Reconciliation reports for July including refunds for July 17,2024 thru August 6, 2024.E) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the Board1. Regular Meeting minutes2. 2025 Employee Holiday ScheduleF) Derek Southern, Assistant County ManagerPurchase of Timekeeping Software. The software will integrate with our current HRPY system as well as the upgrade being implemented in the future.G) Carye E. Dickerson, DSS DirectorAdoption of a proclamation proclaiming August 2024 as Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month in Rockingham County.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. PRESENTATION: Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesRequest approval of a five-year extension to the current waste hauling franchise agreement with Waste Management. Extension agreement is provided.8. OLD BUSINESS: Case 2024 - 12: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – A Request to rezone a (+/-) 4.42-acre parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional District (NC-CD) - Conditional Rezoning Applicant: Jaime Wall, Owner and Executor - Tax Pin: 7921-02- 75-4770 - Location: 225 Farrar Store Rd., Stokesdale - New Bethel Township The Board of County Commissioners first reviewed this request June 17, 2024 and conducted a public hearing. After closing the public hearing, they decided to postpone deliberation of this item to August.The ordinance included with this agenda item request is in Draft form and may be amended after Commissioners' review.9. NEW BUSINESS10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS11. ADJOURN###

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama has prepared a Local Recovery Plan (LRP) for the counties of Clarke, Dallas, Escambia, Marengo, Perry, Washington, and Wilcox in response to the unmet needs from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which struck in 2020. The meeting will be held on July 16 and will be hosted twice at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Clarke County Commission Courtroom; 114 Court St. The Local Recovery Plan identifies disaster unmet needs, hazard mitigation, needs, and potential project types to be funded a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery for...Article Link

In this episode your favorite podcasters interview Rick Loessberg, author of Two Societies. Two Societies discusses how a presidential commission of eleven individuals with differing opinions studied the horrendous rioting of 1967, unanimously concluded it was not the result of radicals but was instead a response to decades of pervasive discrimination, and produced a boldly-worded 600-page report in only seven months. It also assesses whether the protests and disorder that followed George Floyd's death in 2020 were similar to 1967's rioting and to what extent there has been progress in eliminating the discrimination that existed in 1967.Rick  is a retired Director of Planning & Development for Dallas County where he established the County's first housing rehab, Section 8, tax incentive, and CDBG programs.

En este episodio (de esos que parecen desahogos…) te cuento de un tema crucial para muchas personas (en especial jóvenes) listos para recibir los fondos CDBG (Community Development Block Grants) asignados al Departamento de la Vivienda en Puerto Rico.  Para mi sorpresa el día a día de este trámite no es fácil… Esta asignación de fondos federales se destinó a la recuperación y revitalización de comunidades afectadas por desastres naturales, como los huracanes que nos impactaron en el 2017. Sin embargo, aunque estos programas ofrecen asistencia significativa, su efectividad ha sido limitada. En esta ocasión te cuento de los requisitos, desafíos, burocracia, complejidades, preocupaciones y esperanza… Los fondos CDBG ofrecen una ayuda considerable a los compradores de vivienda, pero sus complejidades han limitado su efectividad en Puerto Rico. Confiamos en que los cambios propuestos por quienes trabajan con este tema día a día, faciliten el acceso a este dinero y aumente la confianza de los vendedores en este programa.  Así se promoverá una mayor participación y aprovechamiento de los recursos disponibles. Nos vemos en el próximo episodio, pero mientras tanto conectemos a través de mi Instagram ⁠@melissa.pellicier⁠ y en Facebook como ⁠@tuasesoralegalpr⁠

From firefighters to fresh lettuce, Congresswoman Lori Trahan discussed local advances made possible with federal dollars on the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants.During a visit Wednesday to WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program, she told listeners she is impressed with how the YMCA used CDBG funds to help with its Freight Farm project, saying it's helping young students develop unexpected skills at school.“Highly interactive, experiential learning, biology, chemistry and business all in real time, and it's just great to see this program getting support from private sector partners like Beth Israel Lahey and the city in the form of nearly $33,000 in funding from the city's Community Development Block Grant award,”  she said.Trahan says she is a big fan of Community Development Block Grants, because of their flexibility.“So, it is a vehicle for federal funds to make their way directly to cities and towns. They don't go through the state, so they can use those funds on local initiatives, local projects. They can help nonprofits with capacity building. It's true that a city and town is closest to where the gaps are.”To emphasize her point, Trahan says cities and towns can make better decisions on how to dispense the money to address local needs. “Obviously a project like the Y's Freight Farm, providing students with such a cool interactive learning experience is just a great example of those funds at work.”Trahan told listeners she was given some lettuce and kale from the Freight Farm to take home to her family.As WHAV previously reported, Trahan is the Northern Essex Community College commencement speaker Saturday, May 18.“It's always an honor to go to speak to graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. For me, it's so motivating and energizing to see the future of our country kind of move onto the workforce with all their aspirations,” she said.Support the show

Clark County opens applications for expected $3 million in community development and housing funds, encouraging participation in pre-application workshops. https://tinyurl.com/y4wh6jx6 #ClarkCountyCommunityDevelopment #HousingActivities #CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant #HOMEInvestmentPartnershipsFunds #PublicFacilities #NeighborhoodImprovements #StreetsAndSidewalks #WaterSewer #Parks #CommunityCenter #NonprofitFacilityConstruction #SingleFamilyHousing #BusinessAssistancePrograms #AffordableHousing #Homelessness #MultiFamilyHousing #TenantBasedRentalAssistance #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Dr. Frederick Hamilton, Jefferson County Director of Community Services, walks us through the process of the Community Development Block Grant and the eligibility requirements according to federal regulations.How do you apply for the county's CDBG funds. To apply for the county's CDBG funds you can attend one of the Department's Open Season meetings. The meetings schedule is presented below: October 10, 20236:00 p.m. November 2, 20236:00 p.m. December 5, 202310:00 a.m. Note:  You must pre-register to attend the meeting with the Department of Community Services no later than 12:00 noon by emailing ShaDel Nix Willaims at nixs@jccal.org or by calling 205-325-5761 Ext. 1926.    Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

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September 19, 2023 Eden City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor2. Invocation: Pastor Lauren Sims Salata, Leaksville United Methodist Church3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Harper Gilley, second grader at Leaksville-Spray Elementary School4. Proclamations and Recognitions:a. Proclamation: Constitution Weekb. Proclamation: Remember Me Thursday5. Roll Call6. Set Meeting Agenda7. Public Hearings:a. Consideration to approve amending CDBG funding to include the Fire Station #2 rehabilitation project. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens9. Unfinished Business:a. Consideration to adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing on the annexation petition for 773 Summit Loop. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director10. New Business:a. Consideration of appointments to Boards and Commissions.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorb. Consideration to adopt a resolution to direct the Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of an annexation petition for 212 Bryant St. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorc. Consideration to adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 16: Utilities of the City Code.Erin Gilley, City Attorney11. Reports from Staff:a. City Manager's Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager12. Consent Agenda:a. Approval and adoption of the August 15, 2023 Council meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerkb. Approval and adoption of a resolution to apply for additional funding for the North Basin project.Melinda Ward, Utilities Managerc. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #1. Tammie McMichael, Finance and Personnel Directord. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #2. Tammie McMichael, Finance and Personnel Directore. Approval and adoption of a resolution of tentative award to Synagro for the North Basin project cleanout. Melinda Ward, Utilities Managerf. Approval and adoption of a resolution to apply for funding for the Kings Highway rehabilitation project.Terry Shelton, Special Projects Manager13. Announcements14. Adjournment###

February 20, 2023 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION - REVEREND LAUREN SIMS-SALATA3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - DAN RIVER COMPOSITE SQUADRON NC-070, CIVIL AIR PATROL, U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY4. RECOGNITION - RESOLUTION HONORING THE MCMICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL PHOENIX GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2022 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP5. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 20, 2023 AGENDA6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A. Pat Galloway, Finance DirectorApproval - Appropriate $11,550 of the Sheriff Dept Federal Forfeiture Reserve Funds to cover one-year rental cost of billboards and streaming advertising services for advertisement/recruitment purposes.2. Approval - Appropriate $15,030 of the Sheriff Dept State Drug funds that are available in reserve fund balance for the purchase of a 2014 Ford F150 from the Landfill Fund.3. Approval - Increase Public Health budge $2,140 for addition State grant revenue awarded to the TB Control Program.4. Approval - Amendment number one to Highway 220 Water and Wastewater Capital Project Ordinance and budget in order to align with the defined projects and current cost estimates. Funding is from NC State Directed Grants, American Rescue Plan Act Grant and from the General Fund after claiming the allowable revenue replacement amount through the American Rescue Plan Act Grant5. Approval - Amend the American Rescue Plan Grant Project Ordinance to appropriate $79295 of interest earned to date and to re-allocate $134,066 of grant funds originally designated for COVID-19 medical expenses (US Treasury E.C.1.6) that have been unused. Funds will be added to the ARPA WaterlWastewater Expense Category (US Treasury E.C.5)6. Approval - Amend Regional Water System Improvement Project Ordinance (#4), South Rockingham Corporate Park Water & Wastewater Project Ordinance (#2) and related budget amendment due to completion of CDBG and GoldenLeaf grant funded projects.B. Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval - Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for January including refunds for January 25, 2023 thru February 7, 2023.C. Cathy Murray, Program Manager and Felissa Ferrell, Director DSS/DHHS Approval - Proclamation declaring March as Social Worker Appreciation MonthD. Trey Wright, Health DirectorApproval - Addition of QuantiFERON-TB Gold, CPT Code 86480, Rate $83.00 to the fee schedule.E. Clyde Albright, Interim County AttorneyApproval - Accept the donation and conveyance of land to Rockingham County from the estate of Theresa R. Hubbard.F. Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval - Accounting reports of billing and collections activity for January 2023 and accounts uncollected that are to be written off.G. Lance Metzler, County Manager Approval- Addition of the Mobile Dental Clinic Coordinator and the Local Public Health Administrator position to the County's pay plan. Both positions were already approved at previous Commissioner Meetings. We are only adding them to the pay plan with this request.2. Approval- Consider approval of Resolution authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements and approving the Supplemental Agreement for Additional Opioid Litigation Settlement7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:A. Rodney Cates, Emergency Services DirectorApproval - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance granting an Ambulance Franchise to North State Medical Transport.B. Lance Metzler, County ManagerApproval- Adoption of an Order Closing a Portion of SR 2431 (0.08 mile of Monroeton Golf Course Road), Simpsonville Township.9. PRESENTATION: Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and PublicApproval - Change to the County Water and Sewer Policy relating to tampering with utility lines regarding the installation of taps to those lines before applications are submitted to the County.10. PRESENTATION: Matthew Dolge, Executive Director, PTRCApproval - Resolution supporting the creation of the Eastern Piedmont NC Home Consortium, allowing participating entities an opportunity for grant funding to be used toward the development of affordable housing within the Consortium region.11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. CLOSED SESSION:Pursuant to: N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) Location or Expansion of Industries, N.C.G.S.143-318.11(a)(5) Instruct Negotiating Agents and N.C.G.S.143-318.11 (a)(6) Discuss Personnel14. ADJOURN###

On episode #152 of JoCo on the Go, we tell you all about an acronym you may have heard before…CDBG. Community Development Block Grants are federal funds administered locally, used to improve housing for those with low-to-moderate incomes as well as make neighborhood improvements. You will learn how you can have your voice heard on Johnson County's current needs for 2024 planning, as well as how hundreds of thousands of dollars can still be accessed this year.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del miércoles 18 de enero de 2023: - La Casa Blanca descartó el martes las críticas sobre sus divulgaciones fragmentadas sobre el descubrimiento de documentos clasificados y registros oficiales en la casa y la antigua oficina del presidente Joe Biden, y dijo que podría retener información para proteger la investigación del Departamento de Justicia. Ian Sams, portavoz de la oficina del abogado de la Casa Blanca, dijo a los periodistas que la Casa Blanca estaba divulgando información que consideraba "apropiada". En respuesta a las críticas por las divulgaciones fragmentarias, Sams dijo que la Casa Blanca estaba tratando de tener en cuenta el "riesgo" de compartir información "que no está completa". “Nos esforzamos por ser lo más transparentes e informativos para todos ustedes en los medios, para el público, de acuerdo con el respeto a la integridad de una investigación en curso del Departamento de Justicia”, dijo. El descubrimiento de los documentos en posesión de Biden complica una investigación federal sobre el expresidente Donald Trump, quien, según el Departamento de Justicia, se llevó consigo cientos de registros marcados como clasificados al salir de la Casa Blanca a principios de 2021 y se resistió durante meses a las solicitudes para devolverlos al gobierno. Si bien los dos casos son diferentes, ya que Biden entregó voluntariamente los documentos una vez encontrados, todavía se ha convertido en un dolor de cabeza político para un presidente que prometió una ruptura total con las operaciones de la administración Trump. Entre las preguntas aún sin respuesta de la Casa Blanca o los abogados privados de Biden: exactamente cuántos documentos se encontraron; si puede haber otros documentos, qué contenían y por qué no se notificó al público hasta meses después de que se descubrieron. Sams remitió esas preguntas al Departamento de Justicia, insistiendo en que ni la Casa Blanca ni los abogados personales de Biden conocen el contenido. FUENTE: AP - La Oficina de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Holyoke (OCD) anunció el martes que el viernes 20 de enero de 2023, publicará las Solicitudes de Propuestas de Subsidios en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) del año fiscal 2023 para financiar actividades en la Ciudad de Holyoke para beneficiar a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados o áreas de ingresos bajos y moderados. Las categorías de actividades elegibles incluyen servicios públicos, instalaciones públicas, vivienda, infraestructura y desarrollo económico. Las pautas e instrucciones de la solicitud, el formulario de presupuesto A, el formulario de presupuesto B y una plantilla del formulario de Google se pueden obtener de la página web de la Oficina para el Desarrollo Comunitario en www.holyoke.org, en Facebook en @HolyokeOCD o enviando una solicitud por correo electrónico a zoellera@holyoke.org. Todas las solicitudes deben enviarse a través de GoogleForms y todos los archivos adjuntos deben entregarse a la Oficina de Desarrollo Comunitario antes de la fecha límite. Todas las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del viernes 17 de febrero de 2023 a las 3:00 p. m. EST. No se concederán prórrogas ni excepciones. Las actividades o programas que no hayan sido financiados previamente con CDBG deben revisarse con el personal de OCD antes de enviar una solicitud para garantizar la elegibilidad de HUD. Este proceso no proporciona asistencia directa a individuos o familias. Hay información adicional disponible llamando al 413-322-5610 o enviando un correo electrónico a Alicia Zoeller, administradora a zoellera@holyoke.org Formatos e idiomas alternativos están disponibles a pedido. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA

‘Crypto bros' donated to Iowa Democrats in 2022The Iowa Democratic Party said Wednesday it is looking into a $250,000 campaign donation from Nishad Singh, a former executive of the cryptocurrency company FTX. Singh's large donation was first reported by the Des Moines Register.But that was not the only donation Iowa Democrats received from FTX leaders in 2022.A separate $10,000 donation from Singh to the state party on the same date is recorded in federal campaign finance records.Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's founder and CEO, donated $9,756.20 to the Iowa Democratic Party on Aug. 31, $2,900 to Democratic Representative Cindy Axne, on Oct. 17, and $5,000 to a PAC that supported Axne on Sept. 28 according to federal campaign finance records.Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas recently and faces myriad charges of fraud and money laundering.Singh donated more than $8 million to Democratic candidates and causes in 2021 and 2022, according to federal campaign finance records. Bankman-Fried donated more than $40 million to various political candidates and causes, from both major political parties, according to federal records.Pearson lays off 50 in Iowa City, closes officePearson is laying off 50 employees at its Iowa City facility on North Dodge — an office it recently closed “and opened opportunities for employees to work in one of our Cedar Rapids facilities,” a spokesman for the company said.The Iowa City layoffs were part of changes Pearson is making “to invest in priorities that will better serve our customers and drive growth in a rapidly changing market,” Dan Nelson, vice president of Pearson's global media relations, told The Gazette on Wednesday.“We understand that these changes are difficult for those whose jobs are affected,” Nelson said in an email. “We have been transparent with all impacted employees, offering ample notification, a generous severance package, and outplacement services.”Marion Methodist Church project may be among CDBG grant applications A renovation that seeks to breathe new life into Marion Methodist Church — a historic building that was saved from demolition through a last-minute deal this year — is among several projects looking for city support letters to apply for a Community Development Block Grant program.The Marion City Council will vote Thursday night on approving letters of support for the five projects that are looking to submit applications.The federal block grant disaster funds are allocated to the Iowa Economic Development Authority through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Linn County will receive 80 percent of the overall $57.6 million, while the other 20 percent — about $11 million — will be used in Marshall, Tama and Benton counties. The IEDA has six years to fully spend the funds.

On this episode we sit down with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager, Brandon Jenson. He tells us how CDBG programs are designed to support a community's wellbeing and greater capacity for growth. These grants are available in a variety of categories and can be utilized for a variety of community development initiatives.

Invitados por el Departamento de la Vivienda-AFV, MBA participó del simposio en referencia. Pedro "Peter" Torres, pasado presidente y Luis Raúl Padilla - presidente MLoan, participaron de dicha actividad. Celebrada en Carolina, PR | 9 de noviembre de 2022 Para apreciarlo en video, subir este enlace; https://youtu.be/G6YfcDQpPKI

Mayor Paul South opened the Oct. 25 meeting of the Jackson City Council by extending condolences to the Skipper family. Helen Skipper passed away after a brief illness. The mayor said that she will be missed tremendously. He commended her involvement in many worthy causes in the city and county. Drainage project The mayor said that he had contacted the CDBG to put a push on the drainage project in District 1 in the Depot area. He said that the project should begin within the next few months, stating that the major problem will be finding a contractor as most...Article Link

Las noticias para hoy: el Departamento de Vivienda federal niega una extensión para el uso de fondos CDBG en municipios y alcaldes temen que no puedan cumplir con el limite de tiempo para usarlos. Además, luego de una serie de averías en Costa Sur, se retrasa aún más el restablecimiento de energía a la región oeste. Y  cada vez son más los puertorriqueños con negocios propios o que emprenden, según datos del Banco de Desarrollo Económico. Obtén tres meses gratis de suscripción a El Nuevo Día. Visita: elnuevodia.pr/endiario.

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Good morning friends! It's Tuesday and we have your news and headlines for you. $3 million in grants for Aurora infrastructure, wards & redistricting and CDBG grant workshop. Tune in to tomorrow's PTSD event live on the Kane County State's Attorney's Facebook page. Refill your coffee and let's get busy! Here's the news: - Tuesday, August 30th from 2 to 3 pm there will be a Veteran's Benefit presentation at the Santori Branch of the Aurora Public Library, downtown. Learn about VA Pension Benefits and how it can be of financial assistance for assisted living care. This event is presented by Bardwell Residences & Claims Agent Jerry Schmitt. See the flyer for more details and instructions on how to RSVP. Save the date! This event is free and open to the public. - This Thursday, August 18th will be open mic night at Tavern On Broadway. The musical guest will be Olivia Ports Music & Gremlen Recording Studio. Get ready for a great time at a great location! #auroradowntown - Saturday September 10th is the Kid's Expo, taking place at Phillips Park! This is hosted by Illinois House District 84 and will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a free and fun event open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information call 630-585-1308. Bring the family out for a good time, we hope to see you there! Have a great day today! Good Morning Aurora will return Friday morning for more news, more culture and more Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Join us this week on Discover Barnstable - Recreation Interim Director John Gleason and Recreation Finance Supervisor Trisha Otto to talk about Beach Stickers: 1. The types of permits offered 2. Where to purchase them and which locations are they valid, 3. And many other tidbits to help you get prepared for those warmer and sunnier days ahead. John Gleason has been a Town employee for 18 years serving as a Program Coordinator and now Interim Director. Highlights: · 2020 40 Under 40 Cape & Plymouth Business · 2021 Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association Community Professional of the Year Trisha Otto has been a Town employee since 1999 as a Division Assistant with the Assessing Department. After six months shifted to Financial Supervisor when HYCC opened its doors. Highlights: · Participated in planning of HYCC · Worked on the launch of on-line software system to purchase beach stickers on-line, and credit card payments at beaches · Secures grant funding for the through the CDBG for families in need of financial assistance to enroll in Barnstable Recreation and HYCC programs. Thanks for spending time with us and listening to “Discover Barnstable – the Official Podcast of the Town of Barnstable”. We hope you found a new understanding of how your municipal government works to protect, engage and enact for you and our community. Be sure to drop us a line at podcast@town.barnstable.ma.us and let us know what you would like to learn next. Till next time. Go Discover Barnstable!

There is no holiday today, at least not officially. For the most part, there’s nothing special about today at all, unless you have a lot of love… for local and regional government! If so, this and every other installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement will take aim at your heart, mind, or wherever in your metaphorical sense of self where new information is supposed to go. I’m your host, Sean Tubbs, trying to look whatever the opposite of cherubic is. On today’s program:Governor Glenn Youngkin issues a PSA asking people to get vaccinated but stops well short of a mandateCharlottesville City Council transfers some federal money for a sidewalk to fire prevention measuresA General Assembly wrap-up before Crossover DayA survey is now available seeking input on two options for a pedestrian bridge across the Rivanna River A very brief update on Charlottesville’s zoning updateShout-out to Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards In today’s subscriber-supported Public Service Announcement, the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards continues to offer classes winter and spring to increase your awareness of our wooden neighbors and to prepare for the future. The next event is February 22 at 7 p.m. when tree steward Emily Ferguson will help you look beyond the monotonous winter forest by focusing on the finer details that will help you differentiate between species of trees. Learn more at charlottesvilleareatreestewards.org. (register for the February 22 session) Governor Youngkin asks Virginians to get vaccinatedThis morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports an average of 3,783 new COVID cases and the seven-day percent positivity has dropped to 11.1 percent. That’s down from 19.7 percent a week ago. In the Blue Ridge Health District today there were 46 new cases and the percent positivity is at 14.6 percent. The Virginia Healthcare and Hospital Association reports 1,676 patients in hospital with a positive COVID test.  That’s down from 3,845 a month ago. As of today, 70.9 percent of Virginia’s total population is considered fully vaccinated, but a smaller portion of that number has received a booster or third dose. That figure is 2,754,159. Today Governor Glenn Youngkin launched a public service announcement encouraging people to get a vaccine, but that he will do nothing to require that anyone get one. “In Virginia, there’s a better day right around the corner,” Youngkin said. “I won’t mandate it but the vaccine is the best way to protect our loved ones, our lives, and our livelihoods.” Youngkin said he and his family decided to get the vaccine.“While the vaccine won’t completely prevent you from contracting COVID-19, it makes it far less likely that you will be hospitalized or die from the virus,” Youngkin said. Last week, the CDC released a study indicating that those who have only have had two doses likely have their immunity fade after four months, but more study is needed to determine the efficacy of the booster or third dose. This morning the University of Virginia Health System announced that additional visitation will be once again allowed at various facilities. A press releases this is due to decreasing COVID cases. Visitors must wear a mask at all times and and cannot have any symptoms or contagious diseases. Public spaces including cafeterias and lobbies remain closed. Visit the UVA Health website for more details.Route 151 / U.S. 250 roundabout constructionConstruction of a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 250 and Route 151 in Albemarle County is moving ahead. This week, a section of  Route 151 in northwest Nelson County will be closed overnight to allow installation of pipes for three waterways to be temporarily diverted during the project’s construction. According to a release, traffic will be detoured using Goodloe Lane and Old Turnpike Road from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.The project is one of several funded in the second round of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale process. Smart Scale is a system that funds projects based on a series of criteria including decreasing congestion and improving public safety. The application lists the reasoning for the project. “US 250 is not able to handle overflow when incidents occur on I-64 resulting in significant delays,” reads the application. Other Smart Scale projects funded that year include changes to I-64’s exit 118, conversion of exit 124 to a diverging diamond, and a roundabout at the intersection of Proffit Road and Route 20. Applications for Round 5 are currently being prepared. For more information on what the candidate projects are, visit the Smart Scale site on the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. Rivanna pedestrian bridge survey openOne of those 5th round candidates is a pedestrian bridge across the Rivanna River to connect Woolen Mills and Pantops. Two choices are being reviewed by a stakeholder committee who will make a recommendation to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization. A survey is now open through March 4 to gauge public feedback. Visit the TJPDC’s website for more information. See also: Rivanna bridge options narrowed to two, January 12, 2022Decision point looming for Rivanna bike and pedestrian bridge, February 2, 2022Charlottesville zoning updateCharlottesville has begun the process of updating the city’s zoning code to reflect both an affordable housing plan and a Comprehensive Plan that seeks to increase the number of places to live within city limits. An internal review by city staff took place on Thursday, according to Neighborhood Development Services Director Jim Freas. ‘We’re slowly building up,” Freas said. “The first product is a diagnostic and approach report. Things will really ramp up once that’s released. We are targeting a mid-April date for the release of that report.” Mark your calendar. Meanwhile, Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan review kicks off this week with three pop-up events and a virtual meeting on Thursday. Read the Week Ahead newsletter for more information. See also: Charlottesville zoning rewrite to begin this year, January 12, 2022A portion of Franklin Street sidewalk funding going to pay for fire prevention kitsLater this week, a task force appointed by City Council to make recommendations for how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are spent will meet. Earlier this month, Council agreed to reallocate money a previous task force had opted to spend on a sidewalk on Franklin Street in Belmont, but less than staff had suggested. (staff report)Erin Atak is the city’s grants coordinator. “On January 14, 2021, Charlottesville was found to be noncompliant for the second consecutive year with CDBG requirements,” Atak said. “The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] noted that Charlottesville’s lack of spending performance was an issue.” Atak said the city receives about $400,000 a year in CDBG funding from HUD and they want it to be be spent within a certain time. Based on the recommendation of a task force, Council selected the sidewalk project and its scope was much bigger than originally anticipated.  The goal right now is to address the timeliness issue. “By May, the city is required to spend approximately $227,973,” Atak said. Atak said the money can be used to address the COVID-19 pandemic. When she sent around an internal request to city departments to see if they had any projects that would fit the bill, the Charlottesville Fire Department had a project to spend $217,200. “The Fire Department listed several housing maintenance activities which included smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, stove top fire-stop installation and CPR-assist devices, all of which are HUD-eligible, could meet City Council priorities to provide homeowner rehab, and entitlement funding in the Ridge Street and Belmont priority neighborhoods,” Atak said. Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook asked if the balance could be given to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville for their projects on Nassau Street. Atak said that projects that receive federal funding are subject to much more scrutiny, and the money would not be spent in time. Snook pushed. “I mean, is that something where it’s ‘come on, if someone just pushed the pedal to the metal we can make this happen’, or is it  ‘come on, this is the federal government you’re talking about.’ In other words, how serious is the risk this doesn’t get done if we suggest the money should go to that cause?”Two members of city staff responded in unison. “It’s very serious,” Atak sad “It’s very serious,” said Alexander Ikefuna, the city’ interim director of the Office of Community Solutions.” Councilor Sena Magill said she supported this use of funding, especially for carbon monoxide detectors which she said the Fire Department often can’t provide.“It’s one of those things that keeps getting kicked off down the road and whenever the Fire Department has a little extra somewhere, they try to put it into this,” Magill said. “And keeping houses from burning down is a way to keep them affordable, too.” Councilor Michael Payne expressed concern about how this information was presented to the elected body. “I don’t think the process was adequate enough to feel like I was presented with options to choose from,” Payne said. “I feel a little boxed in in terms of being presented only one option and given this point in this process. That boxing in to make one decision. I do feel like this was a wasted opportunity to at least evaluate and look as a policy option for Council at possible expenditures on vitally needed affordable housing needs.”To that end, Council opted to spend less money than staff had suggested with $140,585.49 to the Fire Department rather than a higher amount recommended. Councilor Payne still voted no. Shout out to the League of Women Voters Natural Resources CommitteeIn today’s second subscriber supported public service announcement, the Natural Resources Committee of the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area wants you to know a webinar coming up on Tuesday, February 15, at noon. They’ll talk about Renewable Sources of Electrical Power: Challenges and Promises. How can we develop renewable sources without endangering our ecological systems? The seminar will feature Dan Holmes from the Piedmont Environmental Council and Jeff Hammond with Apex Clean Energy. They’ll address some of the complexities in switching utility scale electric power from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Register for the Zoom and get ready to learn!General Assembly updateWe are one day from Crossover Day in the General Assembly, so let’s check the statistics before the action begins today! This was up to date as of 7 a.m. this morning.  A total of 2,501 bills and resolutions have been introduced, and 351 of them have been killed through various actions. Another 143 will come back in 2023. The Senate’s passed 592 pieces of legislation and the House of Delegates has passed 572. The Senate has passed four bills from the House of Delegates that have already crossed over, but the House of Delegates has yet to do the same. Those bills include a non-controversial bill that would require the State Registrar of Vital Records to update the Board of Elections once a week of people who have died so they can be removed from the voter rolls. (HB55)Other bills that have passed the Senate and require House passage include:A bill to require absentee ballots to be sorted in the precinct where the voter lives as opposed to a central district passed the Senate unanimously, (SB3)Localities would be required to provide data to the state once a year on emergency sheltering capabilities if SB60 passes. The Senate passed it unanimously. Martinsville voters will decide whether to revert to town status in a bill that passed the Senate 32 to 8. (SB85) A similar bill (HB173) passed the House on a 82 to 18 vote and is before the Senate Local Government Committee. The Town of St. Charles in Lee County would be terminated under SB589 which passed unanimously. (SB589)Sports betting establishments and casinos won’t be able to use the phrase “Virginia is for Bettors” under SB96, which passed the Senate unanimously. A bill to create the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation fund passed the Senate on a 30 to 10 vote. (SB158)A bill to require those who display a Farm Use tag on their vehicle to get it from the Department of Motor Vehicles passed the Senate unanimously. (SB186) Similar legislation has passed the House of Delegates. (HB179)Currently several localities in the James River watershed have combined sewer and stormwater systems which results in effluent to be released into waterways. The Senate passed a bill on a 36 to 4 to speed up the deadline to change that from 2035 to 2030. (SB354)In 2020, the General Assembly passed legislation requiring the creation of a Marcus Alert system that would alert public safety responders of a person’s mental state so that a non-violent response could be made by trained mental health specialists. The Senate passed a blll unanimously to clarify that participation by localities would be optional. (SB361)Hazing that leads to someone’s death would be a class 5 felony under SB440, which passed the Senate on a 30 to 10 vote. The Department of Corrections would need to convene a work group to review fees charges to inmates for various services such as telephone use, meals, and medical records if this bill also passes the House. The Senate approved it on a 31 to 9 vote. (SB441)Under SB491, the Virginia African Diaspora Advisory Board would be established to advise the Governor on ways to increase trade and cultural exchange between Virginia and African nations. The passed the Senate unanimously. A bill to allow for recall elections for certain officers passed the Senate on a 21 to 18 vote. (SB495)A bill to create a grant program to help localities develop wildlife corridor plans and implement them passed on a 29 to 10 vote. (SB707)Now let’s go to the House of Delegates.Virginia law currently states that elementary and secondary students cannot be considered to be engaged in disorderly conduct if they’re on school property. HB89 would change that to refer to kindergarten through 8th grade, paving the way for high school students to be potentially be arrested for “public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof.” That passed the House of Delegates on a 52 to 48 vote. Virginia has a shortage of mental health beds. HB105 would study the transformation of Catawba Hospital into a facility for substance abuse treatment and recovery services. This passed the House on a 99 to 0 vote. Currently, invasive plant species can be sold in Virginia. Under HB314, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would need to develop signage to be given to retailers to point out the benefits of native plants and the hazrds of invasive ones. This passed the House 99 to 0. A bill to allow parks authorities the ability to install electric vehicle chargers passed the House on a 94 to 6 vote. (HB443)A bill to allow home-schooled children the ability to play in public school sports passed the House 50 to 49. (HB551)Stealing catalytic converters would be a Class 6 felony under HB740 which passed the House on a 69 to 30 vote.A bill to require voters to present a photo ID before casting a ballot passed 52 to 48. (HB1090)A bill to require School Boards to hold a public hearing before adopting cultural competency requirements passed 51 to 48. 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John Coe and Buwa Binitie Bio Buwa Binitie, Managing Principal As Managing Principal of Dantes Partners, Mr. Binitie directs the acquisition, development, management, and financial activities ofthe firm. Mr. Binitie has an extensive tax credit financing experience (LIHTC, NMTC and HTC) and has closed on financing from nearly every public capital source available including HOME, HPTF, NSP, CDBG and NIF. Mr.Binitie maintains a narrow focus on creatively structuring deals that strive to address the need of his clients,community stakeholders as well as various government agency partners. By narrowly focusing on efficiently financing community development transactions, Mr. Binitie has been successful in adding value beyond the numbers. Mr. Binitie's career is underscored by a commitment to creating and preserving affordable and workforcehousing. To this end, since founding Dantes Partners, Mr. Binitie and his team have closed over $1 Billion of unconventional real estate transactions that utilize low-income tax credits, new market tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, and various other forms of alternative financing. These efforts have led to the creation of over 3,000 units of workforce and affordable housing. Mr. Binitie speaks regularly at industry focused events, including sessions with The Minority Resource, African American Real Estate Professionals, Bisnow, DC Building Industry Association, Georgetown University, Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development at University of Maryland, and the Howard University Real Estate Club. Mr. Binitie is currently the Chairman of the DC Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors and serves as a Board Member for the DC Building Industry Association. Mr. Binitie previously served onCity First Bank's board where he was a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee, the Business &Community Development Committee, and the Directors Loan Committee. He also Co-Chaired Reopen DC (RealEstate Task Force and Mayor Bowser’s Rental Housing Market Strike Force). Education and Awards B.S. New York UniversityM.S., Real Estate Development, Johns Hopkins UniversityLeadership Greater Washington Class of 2016Alumnus, Urban Land Institute's Real Estate Apprenticeship Program (Project REAP)2010 African American Real Estate Professionals' Economic DevelopmentAwardee2015 Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leaders AwardeeWashington Business Journal Power 100 class of 2021 Show Notes Current Role He leads the companies. Dantes Partners is now a company of companies (5:00)Pandemic has caused them to be more focused and is positive for their

El secretario de la Vivienda William Rodríguez Rodríguez, anuncio los cambios al programa de Asistencia Directa al Comprador de los fondos CDBG-DR, que ahora permite otorgar hasta $60,000 para la compra de un hogar.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis Informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del viernes 8 de octubre de 2021: - El alcalde interino de Holyoke Terry Murphy y el jefe de Bomberos de Holyoke, Jeffrey Przekopowski, anunciaron el nuevo programa Knox Box que mejorará la salud y la seguridad de las personas mayores y las personas con discapacidades dentro de sus hogares. Con $ 30, 000 asignados de los fondos de CDBG, estas cajas estarán disponibles para las personas mayores de Holyoke y las personas con discapacidades que se inscriban y soliciten que se les instale una caja de knox fuera de su casa, sin costo alguno. Una caja Knox box instalada afuera de una propiedad, guarda la llave que permite el acceso a la casa o propiedad y solo el personal del departamento de bomberos tendrá acceso a estas cajas. Durante una emergencia, los bomberos tendrán acceso rápidamente y sin dañar la puerta. Además, con una tarjeta de información llamada "el archivo de la vida", los bomberos sabrán si la persona en el hogar toma algún medicamento específico o si tiene una condición de salud que deben conocer para brindar el tratamiento adecuado. El proceso de registro a este programa es sencillo y simple y hay personal disponible que podrá atender a residentes que hablan español. Para obtener más información sobre este programa y registrarse para solicitar un Knox Box, puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Bomberos de Holyoke llamando al (413) 534 2254. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA - Holyoke celebrará oficialmente su primer Día de los Pueblos Indígenas el sábado 9 de octubre a las 11:30 am, con un evento que tendrá lugar en el parque Carlos Vega en el Sur de Holyoke. La celebración comenzará con una Ceremonias de Apertura a cargo del taíno, Chali'Naru Dones de Newton, MA, quien facilitará las ceremonias de apertura y clausura y enseñará sobre el pueblo taíno y su conexión con los puertorriqueños. El evento contará con la participación de Bomba de Aquí de Holyoke interpretando bomba y plena, además de una exhibición de Arte Taino de Johnny Miranda, Damian Moreno, Lysia Freytes y Jeannette Rivera. Los participantes procederán desde el parque Carlos Vega a través de El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke Project y terminarán en Race St. en el mercado de agricultores de Holyoke. Las ceremonias de clausura comenzarán aproximadamente a las 2 pm. Hay un mandato de máscara en toda la ciudad, así que traiga una máscara. A pesar de los votos en oposición de tres concejales de la ciudad, Holyoke aprobó en junio una resolución para reemplazar Columbus Day con el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas para honrar, en parte, a los antepasados ​​taínos del 54% de los residentes de Holyoke que son de ascendencia puertorriqueña. Más de 20 ciudades y pueblos de Massachusetts, incluida la vecina Easthampton, han tomado la misma decisión y hay muchos más pueblos y ciudades en Massachusetts y en todo el país que están en proceso de presentar resoluciones similares. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA

In this episode of the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast, Christine connects with Mayor Horne of Dungannon, VA. Mayor Horne talks about letting love lead in creating change, and is a strong point of inspiration for the We Rise Podcast and for Christine. Mayor Horne shares how community members have joined to revitalize the town -- often through working regionally, creating safe and enjoyable spaces for youth, and pursuing growth through networking. Coming up against struggles and hardships, Dungannon has shown resilience and perseverance in creating new opportunities and generating the support they need to transform their town. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the Town of Dungannon. Learn more about the organizations that have helped fund and support the revitalization of Dungannon: LENOWISCO, High Knob Enhancement Corporation, CDBG funding. Learn more about some of the towns inspiring Mayor Horne: Dante, Cleveland, St. Paul Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Building something with momentum and action can create something really powerful. Evan Holladay is the President and CEO of Holladay Ventures. They are focused on multi-family affordable workforce housing deals in the Southeast US. Evan has sourced and developed over $237 million, helping create 1300+ units of new affordable housing. He's worked in innovative financing – introducing and utilizing the first PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) in many jurisdictions, utilizing Renewable Energy Credits with LIHTC, and working with HOME, CDBG, Project Based Vouchers. Evan is an advocate for affordable housing and was recently featured in the book CRA at Forty: Views on the Present and Future of Community Reinvestment. He is also the host of the Monumental Podcast. Let's get right into it and learn how Evan marries impact with income, and how he builds momentum by helping others. Getting to know Paul Moore - [00:01 – 06:23] I introduce Evan Holladay Bio  How Evan got into real estate and became passionate about making an impact From property management to entrepreneurship Helping put people back to work  Affordable housing Building Holladay Ventures and the podcast How to Make an Impact with Your Income - [06:24 – 22:19] How Evan worked through the last crash Recovering from the heartburn Getting people their jobs back The ins and outs of property development The usual kind of deal flow The challenges of supply and demand Negotiating pricing with equity The different types of investors How the money comes back around How the properties are operated  Build and hold developing Final Questions- [22:15 - 28:44] What is your superpower? Getting above the clouds What is your biggest failure? Not believing in myself early on Where to find more of Evan Links below How Evan is impacting the world Book'em Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Building something with momentum and action can create something really powerful.” - Evan Holladay “We're using a public good and creating a public good but using privately financed sources… being able to create something that really creates impact for our residents.” - Evan Holladay   Resources Mentioned:  Monumental Podcast Book'em Want to connect with Evan? You can find him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out https://holladayventures.com/ and learn about how they are building communities and empowering residents.   Join the MFIN Summit and use our promo code: QUATTRO LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com.  Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life, and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more on how to do capital the Quattro way.

Evan Holladay is the President and CEO of Holladay Ventures where they are focused on multi-family affordable/workforce housing deals in the Southeast US. To date, Evan has sourced and developed over $237 million, helping create 1300+ units of new affordable housing. He's worked in innovative financing – introducing and utilizing the first PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) in many jurisdictions, utilizing Renewable Energy Credits with LIHTC, and working with HOME, CDBG, Project Based Vouchers, and HUD 221d4 financing. Evan is an advocate for affordable housing and was recently featured in the book CRA at Forty: Views on the Present and Future of Community Reinvestment.Show notes:www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode046

1. Sigue el esfuerzo de dividir al país y ocultar las cosas urgentes por las polémicas del momento. Educación, salud, el uso de los fondos CDBG-R y los recortes que hace la Junta, quedan rezagados ante terapias de conversión y turistas desordenados. 2. Con nuevo abogado Sixto George. La abogada del Defensor Público Federal Sulay Ríos renunció al caso del productor acusado de extorsión. 3. Nueve municipios no podrán recibir estudiantes desde la próxima semana por nivel alto de transmisión de COVID-19. El Departamento de Salud informó que la isla completa se encuentra en nivel de riesgo moderado. 4. Estados Unidos se aproxima a meta de 100 millones de vacunas de COVID-19. El presidente Joe Biden indicó que hoy se cumplirá con el objetivo. 5. Puerto Rico vacunó ya al 21 % de sus 3.1 millones de habitantes, y la meta del Gobierno es que el próximo verano la totalidad de la población esté inoculada, según la directora del programa de vacunación del Departamento de Salud, Iris Cardona… Pero ¿cómo compara este ritmo de vacunación con lo que pasa en Chile en donde en menos de 2 meses llevan 5 millones de personas vacunadas o en Argentina donde llevan 2.5 millones? 6. Senadores de Victoria Ciudadana condenan la creación del portal para que patronos denuncien a sus empleados Ana Irma Rivera Lassén y Rafael Bernabe cuestionaron por qué se hace esta iniciativa cuando todavía quedan miles de puntos controvertibles en reclamaciones de desempleo 7. Resumen Semanal Éstas y otras noticias, hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra. - - - Este programa se transmite por las siguientes emisoras, y por sus respectivas plataformas digitales, y aplicaciones para dispositivos Apple y Android: 1. Radio Grito 1200AM: Lares 2. Radio Grito 93.3 FM Aguadilla 3. X61 610 AM: Patillas y toda la zona sureste 4. X61 94.3 FM: Patillas-Guayama 5. Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM: Cabo Rojo-Mayagüez 6. Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela 7. Cadena WIAC - WIAC 740 AM: Área metropolitana 8. WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces: La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián 9. Mi Podcast: Anchor, SoundCloud y demás. https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto 10. La retransmisión del programa a las 8 PM en diferido por la emisora en la web Radio Acromática.com por TuneIn Radio Redes Sociales: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN · E-mail: Enblancoynegroconsandra@gmail.com · BLOG: http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto/support

This course part will cover tools for funding and conversion, as well as RAD, LIHTC, Section 18, and energy improvements. This course part will also cover HOME, CDBG, and AHP, and a discussion about which is the best option for your organization. Find out more at: https://www.housingcenter.com/housing-development-practitioners-view/.

We were in the studio for Tourism Tuesday - Front Royal/Warren County edition with Front Royal's Director of Community Development & Tourism, Felicia Hart. We talked about the recent CDBG grant the town was awarded and the impact it will have on several downtown areas and tourism in general. Felicia outline the requirements for how the $700,000 will be spent, talked about the various projects included in the grant and what their deadline is moving forward. If you'd like a copy of the presentation we referenced during the show, or have questions, call Felicia: 540-533-5561 or send her an email: fhart@frontroyalva.com

We were in the studio for Tourism Tuesday - Front Royal/Warren County edition - with Felicia Hart, Director of Community Development & Tourism for the Town of Front Royal and her guest, Arline Link with The Kiln Doctor. We talked about all the services offered by The Kiln Doctor from kiln sales, service and repair, to classes, workshops and supplies for potters of all skill-sets. Follow them on Facebook for updates and photos of their projects. Felicia also told us a bit about Front Royal's recent CDBG award, what those funds will be allocated for and how the community can get involved to see the many projects to a successful end.

We were joined in the studio for Municipal Monday by Doug Stanley Warren County Administrator & Front Royal Town Manager Steve Burke. Doug updated us on the following County projects: Warren County Annual Residential Cleanup/Household Hazardous Cleanup Day to be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 8am - 2pm. For details about what and where items will be accepted for the residential clean up, click here to view the flyer: residentialcleanupflyer_2016. For details about what and where items will be accepted for hazardous cleanup, click here to view the flyer: householdhazardouswasteflyer_2016. Doug also gave us an update on the following construction projects: the second middle school, Skyline Soccerplex, Ressie Jeffries Elementary, VDOT/South Fork Bridge, VDOT/Myers Drive Recreational Access Project/Shenandoah Farms Boat Landing, Eastham Trail/Phase III & the Morgans Ford Bridge replacement. We also talked about the Warren-Clarke MicroEnterprise Assistance program that the County closed out on September 29, 2016. Over the three years of the program, they were able to close eight loans totaling $320,000 and create approximately 45 new jobs for businesses such as C&C Frozen Treats and Joe's Steakhouse. Steve updated us on the following Town projects: The Downtown Revitalization Management Team continues to meet to develop the program that will focus on parking, branding, and façade improvements in the Town's downtown area through a CDBG grant.  The project architect for renderings is Frazier and Associates. Darwin Concepts has been selected to conduct the branding effort.  An interactive “Immersion Workshop” for public input and participation in the brand development has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Warren County Community Center at 538 Villa Avenue. For more details on this project, click here to view the flyer: branding-flier_meetings-starting-october-25thcorrected. We also talked about Commerce Avenue Reconstruction in the southbound lanes of Commerce Avenue between Main Street and South Street at night from 8 pm to 6 am beginning October 24th through the 28th.  Steve also gave us an update on the following: leaf collection, hydrant flushing,  police headquarters, Main Street extension, Leach Run Parkway, as well as the Town auction which will be conducted Saturday October 22nd.  The Town is still competing for the title of Top Adventure Town in the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine completion against Frankfort KY.  Results will be provided with the October/November issue. Hometown Halloween, The Town will sponsor the safe Halloween event on Main Street on Monday October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a costume contest at the Gazebo beginning at 6:00 pm.  We will also have a pumpkin carving contest for thirty participants.  Rural King will provide pumpkins to participants.  The pumpkins will be showcased in local business storefronts and on the Town's Facebook page.  Voting for your favorite pumpkin will be done on the Facebook page.  If you are interested please contact Tim Smith our Visitor Center Manager at (540) 635-5788.