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Office Location:
Simms Municipal Building
808 S Buchanan St
First Floor
Amarillo, TX 79101 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Public notices - community development
ACTIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
December 23, 2024
On or about January 8, 2025, the City of Amarillo Community Development Department will submit a request to the HUD CPD Region 6 Field Office in Fort Worth, TX, for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 USC5301 et seq.) to undertake a project known as “Thompson Memorial Park Inclusive Playground” for the purpose of enhancing an existing public park by adding an all-inclusive playground with equipment that is accessible for individuals with limited mobility or disabilities, at an estimated funded amount of $1,000,000, at 722 NW 24th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107.
The Environmental Review Record may be examined in person or copied at the Community Development Department, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Public comment will be accepted in-person through January 7, 2025, at 808 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Public comment will also be accepted via email to shelia.king@amarillo.gov or by calling 806-378-3098.
Please find the complete public notice here.
Citizen Participation Guide
Our goals for citizen participation include encouraging engagement in local government, providing opportunities for collaboration, ensuring transparency, and providing City officials with essential information about citizens’ perceptions and priorities. We invite you to be an active participant in shaping the future of our community.
The City of Amarillo has received the following funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $1,590,799
- HOME Allocation: $697,926
Applications from local nonprofits and community organizations will be accepted starting April 1, 2024, for the funding period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Funding is provided through the CDBG entitlement grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
For reference, the allocations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 were:
- CDBG: $1,628,247
- HOME Allocation: $865,228
How can my organization apply for CDBG Funding?
For more information about CDBG program funding opportunities contact the Grant Manager, Brad Sanders at brad.sanders@amarillo.gov or by phone at 806-378-3098