Notices

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING MEETINGS & PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD

2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan

Public Hearings

Pre-Development Public Hearing

Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

at the Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center – Cypress Room

(3801 S Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328)

Public Hearing

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

at the Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center - Cypress Room 

(3801 S Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328)

The Town of Davie is an “entitlement recipient” of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from U.S. HUD and is preparing to submit its Action Plan for Federal Funds for FY 2023/2024, which identifies the Town’s housing and community development needs and outlines funding strategies to address such. The CDBG Program is designed to: 

• Develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment; and
• Expand economic opportunities for low and moderate individuals and families; and 
• Strengthen the partnerships between all levels of government and the private sector, in the production of affordable housing sufficient to meet the needs of the community. 

The Town anticipates receiving an estimated $717,324 in FY 2023/2024 CDBG funds to address community development and housing needs in Davie. In order to receive these funds, the Town of Davie must have a HUD-approved Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Town anticipates receiving an estimated $227,000 in FY 2023/2024 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from Broward County Environmental Protection & Growth Management Department (Broward County HOME Consortium).  HOME funds will be used to address housing needs in Davie. Funding is subject to change. The below listed projects are included in the draft Annual Action Plan: 

CDBG - FY 2023/2024 $717,324:

#2023-1 CDBG Public Infrastructure - $573,860 – Expand and improve access to public infrastructure through development activities that benefit residents in LMI areas. In PY 2023, the Town will fund park improvements and neighborhood facilities and community centers. 

#2023-2 Fair Housing, Citizen Participation & Support Services - $143,464 – To plan, administer and monitor the CDBG funds and activities; undertake comprehensive planning activities; apply for other related grants; expand Fair Housing Education & Outreach program designed to remove impediments to fair housing choices and provide a wide range of housing opportunities for Davie residents; participate in homeless assistance initiatives; prepare environmental review records, etc. 

HOME – FY 2023/2024 - $227,000 – HOME funds allocation to provide for closing costs and down payment assistance for “First-Time Homebuyers” whose incomes are at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Town of Davie will be holding public hearings to review and discuss the CDBG 2023 Action Plan. A Pre-development public hearing meeting will be held on May 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM.  A public hearing meeting will be held on June 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM.  

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Furthermore, notice is given that there will be a public review period to allow for comments on the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan. The public review period will be held for 30 days beginning May 3, 2023 to June 5, 2023 in accordance with HUD guidelines. The proposed 2023 Annual Action Plan will be available for review on the Town of Davie’s website: www.davie-fl.gov. Public comments may be sent in writing to the Community Services Division at 4700 SW 64 Avenue Suite D Davie, FL 33314. For additional information on the CDBG Annual Action Plan, contact Glenda E. Martinez, Community Services Manager at (954) 797-1196

Translation services available upon request. 

Traducción al español disponible bajo petición.  Para solicitar esta información, por favor contactar Glenda E. Martinez. 

By:      Evelyn Roig, MMC

            Town Clerk

*Note:  Meetings are subject to change or cancellation. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office for information at (954) 797-1023. 

NOTICE: One or more members of the Town of Davie’s Advisory Boards/Committees may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Pursuant to Florida Statute §286.0105, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Town of Davie’s Town Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda items may be viewed online at www.davie-fl.gov or at the Town Clerk’s Office, located at 8800 SW 36 Street, Davie, Florida, 33328. The Town Clerk’s Office can also be contact at 954-797-1023.

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 954-797-1023, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers:  1-800-955-8770 (voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).