SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON
THE MARICOPA COUNTY AMENDMENT
TO THE FY 2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP)
The Maricopa County Human Services Department is seeking citizen input and comment on the draft amendment to the Maricopa County FY 2008 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendment for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
The Maricopa Urban County AAP refers primarily to the housing and community development needs, and intended uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) resources of the Urban County for FY 2008. The Urban County consists of approximately 11 incorporated cities and towns, 15 unincorporated communities, and the balance of unincorporated Maricopa County.
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
PROPOSED USE OF NSP FUNDS
Maricopa County anticipates receiving $9,974,267 in NSP funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The following objectives are emphasized for project selection in order to meet the goals of the NSP program.
· Redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed houses and residential property to benefit low, moderate and middle-income persons
· Priority consideration for areas of greatest need
· Continued affordability
Maricopa County is amending the NSP AAP Amendment for the Purchase and Rehabilitation – Homeownership Activity location description to include the communities of Tolleson and Youngtown, Arizona.
ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED AND PLACES TO SECURE COPIES OR REVIEW THE PLAN
Copies of the Maricopa County draft amendments to the 2008 AAP Amendment for NSP will be available for formal review and comment from September 8, 2009 to September 22, 2009 at the following locations: (Maricopa County office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.)
Ø Maricopa County Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ
Ø Maricopa County Public Housing Authority, 2024 N. 7th Street, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ
Ø Maricopa County website at www.maricopa.gov/comm_dev
Comments on the draft document(s) should be directed to Renee Ayres-Benavidez, Deputy Director, Maricopa County Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004, phone number (602) 372-1524, fax (602) 372-2292, email ayresr@mail.maricopa.gov. Hearing impaired persons please use the Arizona Relay Service number 711, or TDD/TTY (602) 506-4802.
Maricopa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, familial circumstance, sex, handicap or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to or treatment or employment in Maricopa County Community Development’s programs and activities.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities or for persons needing assistance with English translation: For assistance, call Maricopa County Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 506-5911, or TDD/TTY (602) 506-4802. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within time constraints of the request.
Para información en español, favor de comunicarse a las oficinas de Maricopa County Community Development a 602-506-5911.