Richmond authorizes filing for up to $200,000 in Kentucky CDBG funds for Liberty Place
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Summary
The commission authorized the mayor to submit a 2025 Kentucky Community Development Block Grant application for Liberty Place for up to $200,000, subject to public‑hearing findings and required federal and state certifications; the motion passed unanimously.
The City of Richmond Board of Commissioners authorized the mayor to prepare and file a Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Liberty Place seeking up to $200,000 in Title I funds. City Attorney explained that the application requires specific certifications covering civil‑rights compliance, citizen participation, relocation and environmental reviews before submission.
The order directs the mayor to execute required certifications and to act as the city's authorized correspondent with the Kentucky Department for Local Government's Office of Federal Grants. The approval was conditioned on a favorable response from the public hearing and the commission moved and approved the authorization by roll call.
City Attorney summarized the legal frame for the request, including required compliance steps under the CDBG program. The board recorded unanimous support for the application authorization and the mayor was directed to provide any additional information requested by the state grant office.
What’s next: The city will hold the public hearing required for the CDBG process and, if the hearing yields favorable community input, the mayor will sign and file the application with the Kentucky Department for Local Government.
