Public hearing for CDBG funding application for community center renovations.

Town of Greensboro, Florida
Second Public Hearing Notice
The Town of Greensboro plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce for an FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a grant of approximately $1,377,000.00. The activities, location, estimated dollar amounts, and estimated percentage  benefit to low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons are as follows:

CDBG funds will be used to renovate and expand the Earl Willis Community Center which houses the Town’s Fire Station and Library. Project activities will include the construction of an additional fire truck bay to the building plus the construction of an addition to the building to expand the library. Project activities will also include renovation of the building’s electrical wiring, HAVAC system replacement, and interior renovation (new and renovated walls, floors, ceiling, plumbing, etc.). Also, the roof will be replaced. In addition, the project will include the purchase of a fire truck support vehicle. The planned improvements will be prioritized and completed based on the amount of available grant funds. The estimated cost of the construction activities is $1,101,520. The town-wide benefit for this project to low- and moderate-income persons is over 51%. The project will also involve engineering/architectural services, which are budgeted for $165,000. The benefit to low- and moderate-income persons for this activity is not applicable. In addition, the project will involve grant administration. The amount budgeted for this activity is $110,000. The benefit to low- and moderate-income persons for this activity is not applicable. The Town also plans to contribute local match to the project in the amount of $25,000. The local match funds will be used to further and enhance the CDBG funded activities.

In addition, after the addressed need of fire station renovation and fire truck acquisition activities are accomplished, the Town plans to use CDBG funds for unaddressed needs to include the purchase and renovation of a vacant church building/facility for use as a Town community center. The community center will be used for community events, including having additional space available for the Town’s library. The site to be acquired is the former church located at the intersection of E. 10 th Street and Gadsden Ave. The site is approximately 2.3
acres in area. The site is developed with one 2,000 square foot building and one 5,000 square foot building. Renovation activities will address roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, door, and window systems.

The Town of Greensboro does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG- funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Town will assist them as described in the Town’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at Town Hall.

A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application for funding will be held at Greensboro Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers at 150 East 11th Street, Greensboro, Florida 32330. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. For more information concerning this meeting, contact Mike Wade, Town Manager at 850-442-6215. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during normal business hours in the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall by noon on April 20, 2026. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Mike Wade, Town Manager, by e-mail at townofgreensboro@tds.net or by mail to P. O. Box 66, Greensboro, Florida 32330 no later than April 21, 2026. Questions and/or comments may also be provided by phone by contacting Mr. Wade at (850) 442-6215.

A copy of the final application will be available for review in the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall no later than May 1, 2026. The application will be submitted to Florida Department of Commerce on or before May 5, 2026. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Mr. Wade at (850) 442-6215, or by e-mail at townofgreensboro@tds.net .

The public hearing will be 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 Mr. Wade at (850) 442-6215, or by e-mail at townofgreensboro@tds.net . 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 Mr. Wade at (850) 442-6215 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

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