NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Community Development Block Grant Program Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall, Second Floor 3 Washington Street, Keene, NH Three public hearings regarding a proposed application to the NH Community Development Finance Authority for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be held at Keene City Hall on the date and time noted above. Application Hearings CDBG funds are awarded on a competitive basis in New Hampshire and may be used for projects which have primary benefit for low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Keene is eligible to apply for $500,000 per program year in each of the following categories: housing, public facilities, and economic development, as well as $750,000 for microenterprise technical assistance. Communities may also apply for up to $25,000 for feasibility studies and $500,000 for CDBG Emergency Grants annually. A public hearing has been scheduled to provide specific information regarding grant requirements, and to provide information about the proposed CDBG application to be considered by the City Council. The proposal to be considered by the City Council is a grant application for CDBG funds to support a feasibility study for improvements to the Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities facility located at 91 Maple Avenue in Keene, New Hampshire. The project would provide Cedarcrest Center with cost estimates and preliminary architectural plans for the renovation of their HVAC system and bathing areas. Cedarcrest Center is a specialized pediatric medical facility and school providing comprehensive services to children with complex medical and developmental needs. It is the only center of pediatric post-acute care providers in the State of New Hampshire. In conjunction with the application hearing, two additional public hearings will be held to address: *-The City's Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan specific to the project; and * -The City's updated Housing and Community Development Plan for CDBG projects. Interested persons are invited to attend and comment on the proposed application and plans. If you need assistance to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Elizabeth Dragon, Keene City Manager, five days in advance. Anyone wishing to submit written comments should address them in writing to the City Manager, City of Keene, 3 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431 and submit them by the close of business on the day preceding the hearing.