Florissant Community Development Block Grants

Post author:independentnws
Post published:August 9, 2023
Post category:City Government / Florissant

Florissant to Request Release of

Community Development Block Grant Funds

The City of Florissant will request the release of 2023 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 25, 2023, following a 15-day period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on the slated use of the funds.

The Florissant 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan identifies community needs and has been proposed for the following projects:

▪ Home Improvement Program (estimate $93,300): to provide up to a $7,000 forgivable loan to approximately 13 low/moderate income households throughout Florissant to address code violations, home repairs and health and safety issues.

This activity is categorically excluded under H.U.D. regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, subject to 24 CFR 58.5. After specific projects have been identified, project-specific Environmental Review Records (ERRs) that document the environmental determination for this activity will be on file at the Government Building. If compliance actions are required, appropriate notices will be disseminated or published

▪ Home Improvement Program – Mechanical (estimate $90,000): to provide up to a $5,000 grant to approximately 18 low/moderate income households throughout Florissant for the replacement of HVAC and/or Water Heaters. This activity is categorically excluded under H.U.D. regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, subject to 24 CFR 58.5.

After specific projects have been identified, project-specific Environmental Review Records (ERRs) that document the environmental determination for this activity will be on file at the Government Building. If compliance actions are required, appropriate notices will be disseminated or published.

Written comments on these determinations may be directed to the Community Development Office at the Florissant Government Building, 1055 rue St. Francois, MO 63031, or to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development Division CPDRROFSTL@hud.gov