Public hearing on CDBG funding and community development needs in Pomona Park.

Town of Pomona Park, Florida
First Public Hearing Notice
 
The Town of Pomona Park is considering applying to FloridaCommerce for an FFY 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Town is eligible to apply for a maximum of $3 million in CDBG funding in the Neighborhood Revitalization, Commercial Revitalization, and Housing Rehabilitation categories, and a maximum of $4.5 million in CDBG funding in the Economic Development category. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:
 
1. Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or
3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.
 
The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater 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 Pomona Park must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the Town of Pomona Park is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.
 
A Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF) Meeting will be held on April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, to discuss community needs and make project recommendations for Town Council consideration.
 
A public hearing to obtain citizen input on community development needs and to discuss the proposed application, eligible activities, and potential use of CDBG funds will be held at Town Hall, 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, on April 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com.
 
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 Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com. 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 Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
 
A Fair Housing Workshop for the public, property owners, housing professionals and local officials to receive information and training materials covering local, state, and federal Fair Housing laws will be conducted at 1775 Hwy 17 S, Pomona Park, Florida 32181, immediately following the Public Hearing.
 
This notice is being published in compliance with the requirements of the FFY 2025 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and administered through FloridaCommerce.
 
The Town of Pomona Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status, disability, or age in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities.
 
In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable federal and state laws, the Town of Pomona Park ensures that all persons are afforded equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
 
Any person who believes they have been discriminated against may file a complaint with the Town of Pomona Park or directly with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
 
For more information, or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, at (386) 649-4902 or by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com.
 
Legal No. 00117197
04/16/26