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Longwood approves citizen participation plan first reading, NRCS grant and fire engine repairs
Summary
The City Commission approved a first reading of a citizen participation plan to meet CDBG requirements, authorized additional USDA NRCS grant funding (75% federal match), and approved repairs to aging fire engines to keep one engine operational for Station 17.
The Longwood City Commission voted to advance a formal citizen participation plan to public hearing, authorized acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and approved repair work on aging fire apparatus.
Public Works Director Chad Smith said the citizen participation plan formalizes the city’s public-engagement procedures to meet requirements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Smith noted two active CDBG projects: a project starting on Orange Avenue and drainage improvements at Fire Station 15. The commission approved first reading of the ordinance approving the citizen participation plan and set a public hearing for…
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