Public hearing on proposed amendment to CDBG-DR Grant Agreement.

Mobile County Commission Notice of Comment Period And Public Hearing – Formal Amendment #1 PY2020 ADECA CDBG-DR Grant AgreementThe purpose of this notice is to solicit citizens' comments and to give notice of a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Mobile County Urban County PY2020 ADECA CDBG-DR Grant Agreement DR-21-003. The Public Hearing will be held prior to final adoption by the Mobile County Commission at the regular County Commission meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2026, in the auditorium, located on the ground floor of the Mobile Government Plaza, at 205 Government Street in Mobile, Alabama.Disaster Recovery funds are directed towards initiatives that will make the most substantial contribution to the long-term recovery and resilience of Mobile County. The primary goal is to prioritize projects that provide the greatest benefit to the affected populations, focusing on the most vulnerable and severely impacted areas. In the aftermath of a disaster, housing programs play a critical role in the community's road to recovery. Housing assistance helps to expedite the recovery process for impacted individuals, maintain community stability and nurture community growth. This enables households and individuals to return to stable living conditions and begin rebuilding their lives more quickly.The Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program (HDPA) will continue to address the needs of homeowners who lost their homes in the 2020 disasters and support affordable homeownership for low- and moderate-income renters impacted by the storms. The additional funding will prioritize low-and moderate-income households. The initial response of the public to the HDPA Program has resulted in the need to allocate additional funding to provide opportunities for more households in need of down payment assistance.Current Funding:Development of Affordable Rental Housing - $4,500,000.00 (Activity Delivery Cost - $607,500) – Total $5,107,500Homeownership Down Payment Assistance (HDPA) - $3,000,000 (Activity Delivery Cost - $405,000) – Total $3,405,000Proposed Amendment:Reduce Development of Affordable Rental Housing funding by $2,000,000; and reallocate ADECA CDBG-DR Housing funds of $2,000,000 to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance (HDPA).Proposed Funding After Amendment:Development of Affordable Rental Housing - $2,500,000.00 (Activity Delivery Cost - $337,500) - Total $2,837,500 Homeownership Down Payment Assistance (HDPA) - $5,000,000 (Activity Delivery Cost - $675,000) – Total $5,675,000A complete and detailed copy of the proposed amendment will remain on file at the offices of the Mobile County Commission and will be available for public examination and copying upon request at the Mobile County Government Plaza, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The proposed amendment is also available on the County web page at https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/grants/plans-policies-amendments/.A public comment period will commence beginning May 6, 2026, until June 5, 2026. Written comments are to be sent to Director of Grants Management, Mobile County Commission, 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36644.The public hearing will be accessible to all. If you have a disability which may require special materials or assistance, please notify the Grants Department at (251) 574-8099 at least 3 working days prior to the hearing.Mobile County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, characteristics of personal identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.Translation services will be provided upon request, please email Gordon Bauer at gordon.bauer@mobilecountyal.gov or call 251-574-8099. La traduccion y/o la clarificacion. Espanola seran dados si hay solicitad. Email por favor Gordon Bauer atgordon.bauer@mobilecountyal.gov o llamar 251-574-8099.Connie HudsonPresidentLagniappe HD May 6, 2026