Bloomington residents are set to have their say on the city's use of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with a public meeting announced for the review of the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
The session, scheduled for September 16, offers a platform for members of the community to voice their opinions on initiatives that have been aimed at serving those of low and moderate income for the period spanning July 1, 2023, through June 30. According to the official notice, the meeting is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Municipal Building.
The CAPER documents an evaluation of the city's success in utilizing CDBG funds across various sectors including housing, administration, and public service activities. In a bid to foster transparency and public participation, written comments are being accepted up until September 15, a span of 15 days starting August 30, as stated on the city's website. These comments can be forwarded to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority via email or traditional mail, and, the draft CAPER is available online for public perusal.
For those looking to express their thoughts telephonically, dialing 1-415-655-0001 with the provided access code and password on the day of the hearing allows them to do so.
