KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S

Community Development Block Grant

To Continue The Housing Rehabilitation Project

A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, County Government Center, Chestertown, Maryland for the purpose of receiving comments on the application for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to continue an on-going "Housing and Rehabilitation Project", which is designed to improve the homes of low/moderate income Kent County homeowners.

County Commissioners Larry B. Beck and W. Michael Newnam were in attendance as well as, Jack Canan, Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Kay Pinder-Almen, Administrative Aide, and members of the media. Ronald H. Fithian, was not in attendance due to his participation in the Maryland Municipal League conference.

The notice of public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner Newnam.

Mr. Canan testified that the grant application includes a request for $194,000.00 for the continuation of rehabilitation projects in the County. He reported that the funds would assist in the rehabilitation of seven or eight homes in Kent County. Mr. Canan noted that due to the expense of incorporating lead paint abatement into the rehabilitation process, fewer homes would be rehabilitated.

There was no member of the audience that spoke in opposition or support of this grant application.

Commissioner Newnam and Beck thanked Mr. Canan and Ms. Pinder-Alman in assisting many citizens in the County and making a positive change in their lives.

The Commissioners approved a Resolution authorizing the Housing and Community Development Coordinator to submit the CDBG application as prepared.

This hearing was taped for reference and adjourned at 10:08 a.m.