RES NO 01-06-2021 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.01 - -2021
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR ACEDP GRANT FUNDS TO THE STATE OF
ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, Van Buren is applying for funds through the Arkansas Community and Economic
Development Program; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application requirements; and
WHEREAS, Van Buren has, or will, conduct a public hearing and has an active Citizen Participation
Plan/Community Development Plan, and as part of the application process has received
and considered comments on community development and housing needs, and proposed
activities; and
WHEREAS, As a result of the Community Development Planning activities; Van Buren has identified
and prioritized the community development and housing needs.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
The Mayor of Van Buren is hereby authorized, on behalf of Van Buren to submit an
application to the State of Arkansas for grant funds,under the Community Development
provisions of the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program, and to
expend funds to accomplish such community development activities, if the grant is
awarded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas, by its City Council,did pass,
approve, and adopt,by a vote of 3 for and 5 against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 25th day of January 2021.
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Joseph '. rst
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ph 1 s Thomas acob Ho -
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
City of Van Buren
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
A HUD required public hearing will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00pm at Van Buren Public
Library located at 1409 Main Street in Van Buren for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing the
community needs of the City of Van Buren, determining whether an application for Arkansas Community
and Economic Development Program (ACEDP) funds should be developed and if so, for what community
deed. Also, comments on proposed project activities will be discussed, especially those with possible
impacts on the community, should the project receive funding.
ACEDP funds are federal assistance received by the State of Arkansas and administered by the Arkansas
Economic Development Commission.These funds will be made available to cities and counties according to
need and can be used for community facilities, public infrastructure, or economic development, but must
address one of the following objectives:
1. Provide benefit to low-and moderate-income families,
2. Aid in the prevention of slum and blight, or
3. Meet other community needs, which pose a serious, immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community where no other funding is available to meet such needs.
This Public Hearing is a HUD requirement. While all residents of the City of Van Buren are encouraged to
participate in the community development process, we do ask that you take the necessary precautions
regarding COVID-19. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6-feet of social distancing if you attend. If you
represent a group, please consider having a single representative attend on your group's behalf.The City of
Van Buren will provide technical assistance in developing proposals by groups representing low- and
moderate-income persons.
You may also submit written comments regarding community needs of the City of Van Buren to Tracee
McKenna at WAPDD at 1109 S. 16th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or tmckenna@wapdd.org. Written
comments will be accepted through February Sth
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