The city is seeking public comment and participation for the proposed annual action plan for programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The city has to create an annual action plan to received Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program funds from HUD.

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The proposed plan is available at the Great Falls Public Library and the city planning office in the Civic Center during regular business hours.

The 30-day comment period begins July 5 and ends Aug. 5 and is open to any interested agencies, groups or persons.

View the draft plan here.

Comments may be submitted to:

• Tom Hazen, city grant and project administrator, at 406-455-8471 or thazen@greatfallsmt.net
• Sylvia Tarman, CDBG administrator, at 406-455-8474 or starman@greatfallsmt.net
• mailed to City of Great Falls Finance Department, P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021

City Commissioners will conduct a public needs hearing for HUD programs on July 16 during which residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations can identify needs or concerns to be considered for inclusion in the annual action plan.

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Eligible needs identified during the hearing and submitted comments will be included in the draft plan that will be presented to commissioners on Aug. 16 for review.

Special accommodations will be available for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency upon request and within reason, including alternative formats of distribution and/or translated versions of the proposed document.

For hearing and speech-impaired accommodations, use the Text Telephone (TTY) Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091 or dial 711.